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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.13, 24,178.34 and 5,733.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.13, 24,178.34 and 5,733.25 is: 8,598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.13 : 24,178.34 = 5,733.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.13/24,178.34 = 5,733.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.13x = 24,178.34 × 5,733.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.13x = 138,620,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,620,439.14/16,122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.15

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