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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.98, 24,306.21 and 5,673.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.98, 24,306.21 and 5,673.62 is: 8,510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.98 : 24,306.21 = 5,673.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.98/24,306.21 = 5,673.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.98x = 24,306.21 × 5,673.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.98x = 137,904,199.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,904,199.18/16,203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.51

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