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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.16, 24,354.13 and 5,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.16, 24,354.13 and 5,704.26 is: 8,556.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.16 : 24,354.13 = 5,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.16/24,354.13 = 5,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.16x = 24,354.13 × 5,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.16x = 138,922,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,922,359.53/16,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,556.88

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