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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.44, 24,189.75 and 5,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.44, 24,189.75 and 5,739 is: 8,608.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.44 : 24,189.75 = 5,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.44/24,189.75 = 5,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.44x = 24,189.75 × 5,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.44x = 138,824,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,824,975.25/16,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.53

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