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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.56, 24,334.22 and 5,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.56, 24,334.22 and 5,837 is: 8,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.56 : 24,334.22 = 5,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.56/24,334.22 = 5,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.56x = 24,334.22 × 5,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.56x = 142,038,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,038,842.14/16,232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.24

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