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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.82, 24,281.73 and 5,806.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.82, 24,281.73 and 5,806.86 is: 8,710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.82 : 24,281.73 = 5,806.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.82/24,281.73 = 5,806.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.82x = 24,281.73 × 5,806.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.82x = 141,000,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,000,606.67/16,187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.29

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