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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.08, 24,231.36 and 5,763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.08, 24,231.36 and 5,763.56 is: 8,646.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.08 : 24,231.36 = 5,763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.08/24,231.36 = 5,763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.08x = 24,231.36 × 5,763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.08x = 139,658,897.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,658,897.24/16,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.50

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