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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.91, 24,444.33 and 5,764.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.91, 24,444.33 and 5,764.45 is: 8,646.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.91 : 24,444.33 = 5,764.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.91/24,444.33 = 5,764.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.91x = 24,444.33 × 5,764.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.91x = 140,908,118.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,908,118.07/16,295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.84

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