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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.53, 24,380.52 and 5,720.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.53, 24,380.52 and 5,720.64 is: 8,583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.53 : 24,380.52 = 5,720.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.53/24,380.52 = 5,720.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.53x = 24,380.52 × 5,720.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.53x = 139,472,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,472,177.93/16,249.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,583.15

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