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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.28, 24,357.02 and 5,706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.28, 24,357.02 and 5,706.02 is: 8,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.28 : 24,357.02 = 5,706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.28/24,357.02 = 5,706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.28x = 24,357.02 × 5,706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.28x = 138,981,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,981,643.26/16,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,559.42

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