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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.96, 24,254.34 and 5,777.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.96, 24,254.34 and 5,777.28 is: 8,666.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.96 : 24,254.34 = 5,777.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.96/24,254.34 = 5,777.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.96x = 24,254.34 × 5,777.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.96x = 140,124,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,124,113.40/16,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,666.78

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