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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.58, 24,294.94 and 5,667.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.58, 24,294.94 and 5,667.59 is: 8,502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.58 : 24,294.94 = 5,667.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.58/24,294.94 = 5,667.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.58x = 24,294.94 × 5,667.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.58x = 137,693,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,693,758.99/16,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.46

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