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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.88, 24,417.28 and 5,744.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.88, 24,417.28 and 5,744.73 is: 8,617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.88 : 24,417.28 = 5,744.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.88/24,417.28 = 5,744.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.88x = 24,417.28 × 5,744.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.88x = 140,270,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,270,680.93/16,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.79

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