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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.14, 24,381.21 and 5,721.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.14, 24,381.21 and 5,721.68 is: 8,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.14 : 24,381.21 = 5,721.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.14/24,381.21 = 5,721.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.14x = 24,381.21 × 5,721.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.14x = 139,501,481.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,501,481.63/16,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,582.52

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