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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.42, 24,458.27 and 5,775.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.42, 24,458.27 and 5,775.49 is: 8,663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.42 : 24,458.27 = 5,775.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.42/24,458.27 = 5,775.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.42x = 24,458.27 × 5,775.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.42x = 141,258,403.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,258,403.78/16,305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.28

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