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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.63, 24,211.85 and 5,752.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.63, 24,211.85 and 5,752.38 is: 8,628.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.63 : 24,211.85 = 5,752.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.63/24,211.85 = 5,752.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.63x = 24,211.85 × 5,752.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.63x = 139,275,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,275,640.64/16,140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.89

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