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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.66, 24,277.05 and 5,803.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.66, 24,277.05 and 5,803.74 is: 8,698.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.66 : 24,277.05 = 5,803.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.66/24,277.05 = 5,803.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.66x = 24,277.05 × 5,803.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.66x = 140,897,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,897,686.17/16,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.64

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