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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.42, 24,069.39 and 5,658.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.42, 24,069.39 and 5,658.26 is: 8,487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.42 : 24,069.39 = 5,658.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.42/24,069.39 = 5,658.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.42x = 24,069.39 × 5,658.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.42x = 136,190,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,190,866.66/16,046.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,487.31

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