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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.38, 24,235.07 and 5,761.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.38, 24,235.07 and 5,761.13 is: 8,645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.38 : 24,235.07 = 5,761.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.38/24,235.07 = 5,761.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.38x = 24,235.07 × 5,761.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.38x = 139,621,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,621,238.85/16,149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.61

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