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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.92, 24,389.79 and 5,727.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.92, 24,389.79 and 5,727.49 is: 8,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.92 : 24,389.79 = 5,727.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.92/24,389.79 = 5,727.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.92x = 24,389.79 × 5,727.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.92x = 139,692,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,692,278.33/16,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.20

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