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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.80, 24,251.22 and 5,777.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.80, 24,251.22 and 5,777.88 is: 8,664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.80 : 24,251.22 = 5,777.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.80/24,251.22 = 5,777.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.80x = 24,251.22 × 5,777.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.80x = 140,120,639.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,120,639.01/16,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,664.50

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