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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.51, 24,279.84 and 5,656.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.51, 24,279.84 and 5,656.48 is: 8,484.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.51 : 24,279.84 = 5,656.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.51/24,279.84 = 5,656.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.51x = 24,279.84 × 5,656.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.51x = 137,338,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,338,368.66/16,186.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,484.74

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