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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.39, 24,316.65 and 5,683.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.39, 24,316.65 and 5,683.95 is: 8,528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.39 : 24,316.65 = 5,683.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.39/24,316.65 = 5,683.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.39x = 24,316.65 × 5,683.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.39x = 138,214,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,214,622.77/16,206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.40

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