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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.99, 24,367.34 and 5,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.99, 24,367.34 and 5,713.12 is: 8,570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.99 : 24,367.34 = 5,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.99/24,367.34 = 5,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.99x = 24,367.34 × 5,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.99x = 139,213,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,213,387.10/16,243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,570.15

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