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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.13, 24,423.28 and 5,755.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.13, 24,423.28 and 5,755.11 is: 8,635.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.13 : 24,423.28 = 5,755.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.13/24,423.28 = 5,755.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.13x = 24,423.28 × 5,755.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.13x = 140,558,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,558,769.18/16,277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.35

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