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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.60, 24,184.44 and 5,737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.60, 24,184.44 and 5,737.44 is: 8,604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.60 : 24,184.44 = 5,737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.60/24,184.44 = 5,737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.60x = 24,184.44 × 5,737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.60x = 138,756,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,756,773.43/16,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.75

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