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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.48, 24,384.60 and 5,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.48, 24,384.60 and 5,725.20 is: 8,588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.48 : 24,384.60 = 5,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.48/24,384.60 = 5,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.48x = 24,384.60 × 5,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.48x = 139,606,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,606,711.92/16,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,588.81

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