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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.20, 24,230.68 and 5,619.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.20, 24,230.68 and 5,619.67 is: 8,430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.20 : 24,230.68 = 5,619.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.20/24,230.68 = 5,619.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.20x = 24,230.68 × 5,619.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.20x = 136,168,350.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,168,350.85/16,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.85

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