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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.65, 24,327.45 and 5,691.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.65, 24,327.45 and 5,691.13 is: 8,539.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.65 : 24,327.45 = 5,691.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.65/24,327.45 = 5,691.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.65x = 24,327.45 × 5,691.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.65x = 138,450,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,450,680.52/16,213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,539.14

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