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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.92, 24,070.14 and 5,658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.92, 24,070.14 and 5,658.76 is: 8,488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.92 : 24,070.14 = 5,658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.92/24,070.14 = 5,658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.92x = 24,070.14 × 5,658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.92x = 136,207,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,207,145.43/16,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.06

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