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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.96, 24,380.64 and 5,866.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.96, 24,380.64 and 5,866.56 is: 8,792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.96 : 24,380.64 = 5,866.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.96/24,380.64 = 5,866.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.96x = 24,380.64 × 5,866.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.96x = 143,030,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,030,487.40/16,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,792.70

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