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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.65, 24,306.53 and 5,677.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.65, 24,306.53 and 5,677.24 is: 8,518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.65 : 24,306.53 = 5,677.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.65/24,306.53 = 5,677.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.65x = 24,306.53 × 5,677.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.65x = 137,994,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,994,004.38/16,199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,518.33

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