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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.35, 24,247.08 and 5,783.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.35, 24,247.08 and 5,783.67 is: 8,670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.35 : 24,247.08 = 5,783.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.35/24,247.08 = 5,783.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.35x = 24,247.08 × 5,783.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.35x = 140,237,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,237,109.18/16,174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.34

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