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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.62, 24,386.87 and 5,725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.62, 24,386.87 and 5,725.22 is: 8,589.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.62 : 24,386.87 = 5,725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.62/24,386.87 = 5,725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.62x = 24,386.87 × 5,725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.62x = 139,620,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,620,088.24/16,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,589.03

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