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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.12, 24,297.84 and 5,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.12, 24,297.84 and 5,669.28 is: 8,504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.12 : 24,297.84 = 5,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.12/24,297.84 = 5,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.12x = 24,297.84 × 5,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.12x = 137,751,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,751,258.36/16,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.68

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