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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.64, 24,275.70 and 5,792.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.64, 24,275.70 and 5,792.04 is: 8,689.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.64 : 24,275.70 = 5,792.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.64/24,275.70 = 5,792.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.64x = 24,275.70 × 5,792.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.64x = 140,605,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,605,825.43/16,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,689.22

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