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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.86, 24,223.86 and 5,622.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.86, 24,223.86 and 5,622.48 is: 8,432.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.86 : 24,223.86 = 5,622.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.86/24,223.86 = 5,622.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.86x = 24,223.86 × 5,622.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.86x = 136,198,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,198,168.37/16,150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,432.87

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