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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.68, 24,229.95 and 5,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.68, 24,229.95 and 5,761 is: 8,642.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.68 : 24,229.95 = 5,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.68/24,229.95 = 5,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.68x = 24,229.95 × 5,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.68x = 139,588,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,588,741.95/16,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.37

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