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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.02, 24,331.19 and 5,688.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.02, 24,331.19 and 5,688.11 is: 8,532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.02 : 24,331.19 = 5,688.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.02/24,331.19 = 5,688.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.02x = 24,331.19 × 5,688.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.02x = 138,398,335.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,398,335.05/16,221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.04

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