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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.89, 24,407.81 and 5,740.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.89, 24,407.81 and 5,740.66 is: 8,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.89 : 24,407.81 = 5,740.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.89/24,407.81 = 5,740.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.89x = 24,407.81 × 5,740.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.89x = 140,116,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,116,938.55/16,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.45

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