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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.89, 24,379.34 and 5,720.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.89, 24,379.34 and 5,720.43 is: 8,580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.89 : 24,379.34 = 5,720.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.89/24,379.34 = 5,720.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.89x = 24,379.34 × 5,720.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.89x = 139,460,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,460,279.31/16,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,580.65

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