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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.17, 24,410.43 and 5,741.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.17, 24,410.43 and 5,741.95 is: 8,614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.17 : 24,410.43 = 5,741.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.17/24,410.43 = 5,741.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.17x = 24,410.43 × 5,741.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.17x = 140,163,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,163,360.40/16,271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.21

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