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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.60, 24,237.84 and 5,769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.60, 24,237.84 and 5,769.44 is: 8,654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.60 : 24,237.84 = 5,769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.60/24,237.84 = 5,769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.60x = 24,237.84 × 5,769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.60x = 139,838,763.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,838,763.61/16,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,654.67

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