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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.94, 24,222.24 and 5,767.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.94, 24,222.24 and 5,767.26 is: 8,645.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.94 : 24,222.24 = 5,767.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.94/24,222.24 = 5,767.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.94x = 24,222.24 × 5,767.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.94x = 139,695,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,695,955.86/16,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.65

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