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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.12, 24,358.68 and 5,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.12, 24,358.68 and 5,708.56 is: 8,562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.12 : 24,358.68 = 5,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.12/24,358.68 = 5,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.12x = 24,358.68 × 5,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.12x = 139,052,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,052,986.30/16,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.84

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