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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.62, 24,457.67 and 5,775.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.62, 24,457.67 and 5,775.47 is: 8,662.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.62 : 24,457.67 = 5,775.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.62/24,457.67 = 5,775.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.62x = 24,457.67 × 5,775.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.62x = 141,254,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,254,610.24/16,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.94

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