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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.91, 24,442.83 and 5,763.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.91, 24,442.83 and 5,763.45 is: 8,645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.91 : 24,442.83 = 5,763.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.91/24,442.83 = 5,763.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.91x = 24,442.83 × 5,763.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.91x = 140,874,915.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,874,915.29/16,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.33

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