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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.73, 24,257.68 and 5,641.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.73, 24,257.68 and 5,641.84 is: 8,462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.73 : 24,257.68 = 5,641.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.73/24,257.68 = 5,641.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.73x = 24,257.68 × 5,641.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.73x = 136,857,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,857,799.83/16,171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,462.78

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