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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,172, 24,257.79 and 5,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,172, 24,257.79 and 5,642 is: 8,462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,172 : 24,257.79 = 5,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,172/24,257.79 = 5,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,172x = 24,257.79 × 5,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,172x = 136,862,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,862,451.18/16,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,462.93

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