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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.60, 24,228.84 and 5,763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.60, 24,228.84 and 5,763.44 is: 8,645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.60 : 24,228.84 = 5,763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.60/24,228.84 = 5,763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.60x = 24,228.84 × 5,763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.60x = 139,641,465.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,641,465.61/16,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.67

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