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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.58, 24,377.37 and 5,729.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.58, 24,377.37 and 5,729.41 is: 8,594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.58 : 24,377.37 = 5,729.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.58/24,377.37 = 5,729.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.58x = 24,377.37 × 5,729.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.58x = 139,667,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,667,947.45/16,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,594.12

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