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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.44, 24,222.99 and 5,767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.44, 24,222.99 and 5,767.76 is: 8,646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.44 : 24,222.99 = 5,767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.44/24,222.99 = 5,767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.44x = 24,222.99 × 5,767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.44x = 139,712,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,712,392.80/16,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.40

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