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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.08, 24,358.14 and 5,851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.08, 24,358.14 and 5,851.26 is: 8,777.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.08 : 24,358.14 = 5,851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.08/24,358.14 = 5,851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.08x = 24,358.14 × 5,851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.08x = 142,525,810.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,525,810.26/16,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,777.80

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