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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.53, 24,367.58 and 5,714.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.53, 24,367.58 and 5,714.95 is: 8,573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.53 : 24,367.58 = 5,714.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.53/24,367.58 = 5,714.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.53x = 24,367.58 × 5,714.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.53x = 139,259,472.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,259,472.75/16,243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,573.23

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