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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.36, 24,226.11 and 5,623.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.36, 24,226.11 and 5,623.98 is: 8,435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.36 : 24,226.11 = 5,623.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.36/24,226.11 = 5,623.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.36x = 24,226.11 × 5,623.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.36x = 136,247,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,247,158.12/16,152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,435.12

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