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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.28, 24,358.66 and 5,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.28, 24,358.66 and 5,706.88 is: 8,561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.28 : 24,358.66 = 5,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.28/24,358.66 = 5,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.28x = 24,358.66 × 5,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.28x = 139,011,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,011,874.42/16,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,561.28

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