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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.99, 24,162.40 and 5,727.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.99, 24,162.40 and 5,727.31 is: 8,585.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.99 : 24,162.40 = 5,727.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.99/24,162.40 = 5,727.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.99x = 24,162.40 × 5,727.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.99x = 138,385,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,385,501.90/16,117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.78

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