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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.28, 24,189.86 and 5,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.28, 24,189.86 and 5,738.60 is: 8,606.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.28 : 24,189.86 = 5,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.28/24,189.86 = 5,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.28x = 24,189.86 × 5,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.28x = 138,815,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,815,930.60/16,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.46

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