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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.85, 24,336.86 and 5,692.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.85, 24,336.86 and 5,692.59 is: 8,539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.85 : 24,336.86 = 5,692.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.85/24,336.86 = 5,692.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.85x = 24,336.86 × 5,692.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.85x = 138,539,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,539,737.40/16,223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,539.26

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