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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.72, 24,351.72 and 5,850.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.72, 24,351.72 and 5,850.28 is: 8,773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.72 : 24,351.72 = 5,850.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.72/24,351.72 = 5,850.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.72x = 24,351.72 × 5,850.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.72x = 142,464,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,464,380.48/16,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.67

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