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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.07, 24,279.11 and 5,805.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.07, 24,279.11 and 5,805.11 is: 8,707.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.07 : 24,279.11 = 5,805.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.07/24,279.11 = 5,805.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.07x = 24,279.11 × 5,805.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.07x = 140,942,875.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,942,875.23/16,186.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,707.67

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