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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.37, 24,353.46 and 5,705.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.37, 24,353.46 and 5,705.37 is: 8,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.37 : 24,353.46 = 5,705.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.37/24,353.46 = 5,705.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.37x = 24,353.46 × 5,705.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.37x = 138,945,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,945,500.08/16,235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.20

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