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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.92, 24,235.37 and 5,628.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.92, 24,235.37 and 5,628.23 is: 8,440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.92 : 24,235.37 = 5,628.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.92/24,235.37 = 5,628.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.92x = 24,235.37 × 5,628.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.92x = 136,402,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,402,236.50/16,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,440.25

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