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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.70, 24,264.33 and 5,643.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.70, 24,264.33 and 5,643.19 is: 8,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.70 : 24,264.33 = 5,643.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.70/24,264.33 = 5,643.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.70x = 24,264.33 × 5,643.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.70x = 136,928,224.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,928,224.41/16,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,465.58

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