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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.40, 24,368.88 and 5,717.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.40, 24,368.88 and 5,717.97 is: 8,574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.40 : 24,368.88 = 5,717.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.40/24,368.88 = 5,717.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.40x = 24,368.88 × 5,717.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.40x = 139,340,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,340,524.77/16,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,574.59

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