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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.83, 24,442.66 and 5,761.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.83, 24,442.66 and 5,761.65 is: 8,643.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.83 : 24,442.66 = 5,761.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.83/24,442.66 = 5,761.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.83x = 24,442.66 × 5,761.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.83x = 140,830,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,830,013.36/16,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.15

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