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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.29, 24,158.36 and 5,724.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.29, 24,158.36 and 5,724.61 is: 8,581.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.29 : 24,158.36 = 5,724.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.29/24,158.36 = 5,724.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.29x = 24,158.36 × 5,724.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.29x = 138,297,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,297,160.62/16,115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,581.74

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