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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.06, 24,268.02 and 5,786.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.06, 24,268.02 and 5,786.38 is: 8,680.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.06 : 24,268.02 = 5,786.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.06/24,268.02 = 5,786.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.06x = 24,268.02 × 5,786.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.06x = 140,423,985.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,423,985.57/16,177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,680.44

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