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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.31, 24,244.49 and 5,631.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.31, 24,244.49 and 5,631.91 is: 8,448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.31 : 24,244.49 = 5,631.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.31/24,244.49 = 5,631.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.31x = 24,244.49 × 5,631.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.31x = 136,542,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,542,664.45/16,162.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,448.21

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