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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.41, 24,357.67 and 5,857.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.41, 24,357.67 and 5,857.49 is: 8,779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.41 : 24,357.67 = 5,857.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.41/24,357.67 = 5,857.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.41x = 24,357.67 × 5,857.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.41x = 142,674,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,674,808.45/16,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,779.23

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