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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.14, 24,379.71 and 5,720.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.14, 24,379.71 and 5,720.68 is: 8,581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.14 : 24,379.71 = 5,720.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.14/24,379.71 = 5,720.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.14x = 24,379.71 × 5,720.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.14x = 139,468,519.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,468,519.40/16,253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,581.02

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