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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.91, 24,279.93 and 5,657.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.91, 24,279.93 and 5,657.85 is: 8,487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.91 : 24,279.93 = 5,657.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.91/24,279.93 = 5,657.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.91x = 24,279.93 × 5,657.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.91x = 137,372,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,372,201.95/16,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,487.67

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