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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.08, 24,378.12 and 5,729.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.08, 24,378.12 and 5,729.91 is: 8,594.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.08 : 24,378.12 = 5,729.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.08/24,378.12 = 5,729.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.08x = 24,378.12 × 5,729.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.08x = 139,684,433.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,684,433.57/16,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,594.87

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