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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.08, 24,376.62 and 5,728.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.08, 24,376.62 and 5,728.91 is: 8,593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.08 : 24,376.62 = 5,728.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.08/24,376.62 = 5,728.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.08x = 24,376.62 × 5,728.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.08x = 139,651,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,651,462.08/16,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.37

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