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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.39, 24,244.08 and 5,767.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.39, 24,244.08 and 5,767.14 is: 8,654.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.39 : 24,244.08 = 5,767.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.39/24,244.08 = 5,767.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.39x = 24,244.08 × 5,767.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.39x = 139,819,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,819,003.53/16,155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,654.63

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