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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.42, 24,443.58 and 5,763.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.42, 24,443.58 and 5,763.95 is: 8,646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.42 : 24,443.58 = 5,763.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.42/24,443.58 = 5,763.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.42x = 24,443.58 × 5,763.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.42x = 140,891,421.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,891,421.90/16,295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.08

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