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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.08, 24,232.86 and 5,764.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.08, 24,232.86 and 5,764.56 is: 8,648.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.08 : 24,232.86 = 5,764.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.08/24,232.86 = 5,764.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.08x = 24,232.86 × 5,764.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.08x = 139,691,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,691,775.44/16,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,648.00

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