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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.99, 24,333.06 and 5,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.99, 24,333.06 and 5,688.80 is: 8,535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.99 : 24,333.06 = 5,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.99/24,333.06 = 5,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.99x = 24,333.06 × 5,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.99x = 138,425,911.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,425,911.73/16,217.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.33

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