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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.28, 24,215.76 and 5,757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.28, 24,215.76 and 5,757.60 is: 8,629.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.28 : 24,215.76 = 5,757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.28/24,215.76 = 5,757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.28x = 24,215.76 × 5,757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.28x = 139,424,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,424,659.78/16,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,629.22

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