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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.12, 24,393.62 and 5,729.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.12, 24,393.62 and 5,729.72 is: 8,595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.12 : 24,393.62 = 5,729.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.12/24,393.62 = 5,729.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.12x = 24,393.62 × 5,729.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.12x = 139,768,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,768,504.74/16,260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.79

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