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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.92, 24,290.44 and 5,664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.92, 24,290.44 and 5,664.88 is: 8,498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.92 : 24,290.44 = 5,664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.92/24,290.44 = 5,664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.92x = 24,290.44 × 5,664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.92x = 137,602,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,602,427.75/16,191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.22

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