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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.42, 24,237.62 and 5,629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.42, 24,237.62 and 5,629.73 is: 8,442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.42 : 24,237.62 = 5,629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.42/24,237.62 = 5,629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.42x = 24,237.62 × 5,629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.42x = 136,451,256.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,451,256.44/16,162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,442.50

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