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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.09, 24,446.33 and 5,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.09, 24,446.33 and 5,767.20 is: 8,651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.09 : 24,446.33 = 5,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.09/24,446.33 = 5,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.09x = 24,446.33 × 5,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.09x = 140,986,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,986,867.17/16,297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.05

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