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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.36, 24,254.04 and 5,780.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.36, 24,254.04 and 5,780.48 is: 8,670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.36 : 24,254.04 = 5,780.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.36/24,254.04 = 5,780.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.36x = 24,254.04 × 5,780.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.36x = 140,199,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,199,993.14/16,169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.72

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