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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.06, 24,326.73 and 5,685.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.06, 24,326.73 and 5,685.84 is: 8,529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.06 : 24,326.73 = 5,685.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.06/24,326.73 = 5,685.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.06x = 24,326.73 × 5,685.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.06x = 138,317,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,317,894.50/16,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,529.16

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