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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.56, 24,346.22 and 5,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.56, 24,346.22 and 5,845 is: 8,762.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.56 : 24,346.22 = 5,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.56/24,346.22 = 5,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.56x = 24,346.22 × 5,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.56x = 142,303,655.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,303,655.90/16,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,762.24

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