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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.79, 24,423.32 and 5,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.79, 24,423.32 and 5,750.60 is: 8,627.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.79 : 24,423.32 = 5,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.79/24,423.32 = 5,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.79x = 24,423.32 × 5,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.79x = 140,448,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,448,636.25/16,279.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.18

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