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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.76, 24,293.44 and 5,664.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.76, 24,293.44 and 5,664.67 is: 8,499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.76 : 24,293.44 = 5,664.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.76/24,293.44 = 5,664.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.76x = 24,293.44 × 5,664.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.76x = 137,614,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,614,320.76/16,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.03

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