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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.07, 24,226.40 and 5,620.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.07, 24,226.40 and 5,620.89 is: 8,431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.07 : 24,226.40 = 5,620.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.07/24,226.40 = 5,620.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.07x = 24,226.40 × 5,620.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.07x = 136,173,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,173,929.50/16,151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.26

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