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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.95, 24,388.95 and 5,586.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.95, 24,388.95 and 5,586.36 is: 8,380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.95 : 24,388.95 = 5,586.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.95/24,388.95 = 5,586.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.95x = 24,388.95 × 5,586.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.95x = 136,245,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,245,454.72/16,257.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.24

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