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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.12, 24,244.70 and 5,775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.12, 24,244.70 and 5,775.68 is: 8,663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.12 : 24,244.70 = 5,775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.12/24,244.70 = 5,775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.12x = 24,244.70 × 5,775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.12x = 140,029,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,029,628.90/16,163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.53

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