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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.60, 24,356.40 and 5,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.60, 24,356.40 and 5,845.60 is: 8,768.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.60 : 24,356.40 = 5,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.60/24,356.40 = 5,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.60x = 24,356.40 × 5,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.60x = 142,377,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,377,771.84/16,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,768.40

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