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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.53, 24,451.35 and 5,767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.53, 24,451.35 and 5,767.08 is: 8,651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.53 : 24,451.35 = 5,767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.53/24,451.35 = 5,767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.53x = 24,451.35 × 5,767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.53x = 141,012,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,012,948.22/16,299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.35

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