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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.98, 24,211.80 and 5,760.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.98, 24,211.80 and 5,760.30 is: 8,635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.98 : 24,211.80 = 5,760.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.98/24,211.80 = 5,760.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.98x = 24,211.80 × 5,760.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.98x = 139,467,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,467,231.54/16,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.22

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