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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.12, 24,427.60 and 5,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.12, 24,427.60 and 5,759.24 is: 8,639.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.12 : 24,427.60 = 5,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.12/24,427.60 = 5,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.12x = 24,427.60 × 5,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.12x = 140,684,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,684,274.49/16,283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.89

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