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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.78, 24,391.62 and 5,727.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.78, 24,391.62 and 5,727.63 is: 8,592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.78 : 24,391.62 = 5,727.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.78/24,391.62 = 5,727.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.78x = 24,391.62 × 5,727.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.78x = 139,706,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,706,174.46/16,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,592.13

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