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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.63, 24,263.23 and 5,645.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.63, 24,263.23 and 5,645.63 is: 8,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.63 : 24,263.23 = 5,645.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.63/24,263.23 = 5,645.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.63x = 24,263.23 × 5,645.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.63x = 136,981,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,981,219.18/16,175.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.37

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