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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.92, 24,271.17 and 5,654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.92, 24,271.17 and 5,654.44 is: 8,476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.92 : 24,271.17 = 5,654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.92/24,271.17 = 5,654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.92x = 24,271.17 × 5,654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.92x = 137,239,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,239,874.49/16,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,476.35

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