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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.48, 24,299.46 and 5,669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.48, 24,299.46 and 5,669.12 is: 8,503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.48 : 24,299.46 = 5,669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.48/24,299.46 = 5,669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.48x = 24,299.46 × 5,669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.48x = 137,756,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,756,554.68/16,199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.76

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