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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.84, 24,090.36 and 5,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.84, 24,090.36 and 5,670.40 is: 8,506.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.84 : 24,090.36 = 5,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.84/24,090.36 = 5,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.84x = 24,090.36 × 5,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.84x = 136,601,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,601,977.34/16,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,506.87

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