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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.88, 24,346.68 and 5,840.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.88, 24,346.68 and 5,840.72 is: 8,762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.88 : 24,346.68 = 5,840.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.88/24,346.68 = 5,840.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.88x = 24,346.68 × 5,840.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.88x = 142,202,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,202,140.81/16,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,762.29

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