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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.82, 24,344.96 and 5,703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.82, 24,344.96 and 5,703.12 is: 8,551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.82 : 24,344.96 = 5,703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.82/24,344.96 = 5,703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.82x = 24,344.96 × 5,703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.82x = 138,842,199.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,842,199.76/16,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,551.60

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