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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.69, 24,239.21 and 5,628.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.69, 24,239.21 and 5,628.94 is: 8,442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.69 : 24,239.21 = 5,628.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.69/24,239.21 = 5,628.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.69x = 24,239.21 × 5,628.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.69x = 136,441,058.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,441,058.74/16,160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,442.77

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