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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.64, 24,381.96 and 5,722.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.64, 24,381.96 and 5,722.18 is: 8,583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.64 : 24,381.96 = 5,722.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.64/24,381.96 = 5,722.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.64x = 24,381.96 × 5,722.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.64x = 139,517,963.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,517,963.87/16,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,583.27

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