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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.54, 24,416.96 and 5,749.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.54, 24,416.96 and 5,749.65 is: 8,622.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.54 : 24,416.96 = 5,749.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.54/24,416.96 = 5,749.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.54x = 24,416.96 × 5,749.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.54x = 140,388,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,388,945.32/16,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.58

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