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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.05, 24,351.67 and 5,702.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.05, 24,351.67 and 5,702.31 is: 8,554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.05 : 24,351.67 = 5,702.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.05/24,351.67 = 5,702.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.05x = 24,351.67 × 5,702.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.05x = 138,860,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,860,778.49/16,233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,554.20

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