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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.67, 24,402.92 and 5,736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.67, 24,402.92 and 5,736.24 is: 8,604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.67 : 24,402.92 = 5,736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.67/24,402.92 = 5,736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.67x = 24,402.92 × 5,736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.67x = 139,980,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,980,977.14/16,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.33

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