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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.64, 24,278.70 and 5,794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.64, 24,278.70 and 5,794.04 is: 8,692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.64 : 24,278.70 = 5,794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.64/24,278.70 = 5,794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.64x = 24,278.70 × 5,794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.64x = 140,671,758.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,671,758.95/16,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.22

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