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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.03, 24,221.39 and 5,761.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.03, 24,221.39 and 5,761.35 is: 8,634.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.03 : 24,221.39 = 5,761.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.03/24,221.39 = 5,761.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.03x = 24,221.39 × 5,761.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.03x = 139,547,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,547,876.47/16,161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,634.84

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