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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.36, 24,362.21 and 5,711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.36, 24,362.21 and 5,711.68 is: 8,567.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.36 : 24,362.21 = 5,711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.36/24,362.21 = 5,711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.36x = 24,362.21 × 5,711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.36x = 139,149,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,149,100.99/16,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,567.58

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