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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.80, 24,353.82 and 5,845.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.80, 24,353.82 and 5,845.24 is: 8,767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.80 : 24,353.82 = 5,845.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.80/24,353.82 = 5,845.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.80x = 24,353.82 × 5,845.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.80x = 142,353,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,353,922.82/16,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.90

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