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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.80, 24,273.72 and 5,792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.80, 24,273.72 and 5,792.88 is: 8,687.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.80 : 24,273.72 = 5,792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.80/24,273.72 = 5,792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.80x = 24,273.72 × 5,792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.80x = 140,614,747.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,614,747.11/16,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.00

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