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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.57, 24,279.86 and 5,805.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.57, 24,279.86 and 5,805.61 is: 8,708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.57 : 24,279.86 = 5,805.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.57/24,279.86 = 5,805.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.57x = 24,279.86 × 5,805.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.57x = 140,959,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,959,398.01/16,186.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.42

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