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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.14, 24,382.71 and 5,722.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.14, 24,382.71 and 5,722.68 is: 8,584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.14 : 24,382.71 = 5,722.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.14/24,382.71 = 5,722.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.14x = 24,382.71 × 5,722.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.14x = 139,534,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,534,446.86/16,255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,584.02

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