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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.67, 24,269.63 and 5,650.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.67, 24,269.63 and 5,650.73 is: 8,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.67 : 24,269.63 = 5,650.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.67/24,269.63 = 5,650.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.67x = 24,269.63 × 5,650.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.67x = 137,141,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,141,158.75/16,183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,474.05

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