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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.81, 24,452.33 and 5,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.81, 24,452.33 and 5,771.76 is: 8,655.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.81 : 24,452.33 = 5,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.81/24,452.33 = 5,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.81x = 24,452.33 × 5,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.81x = 141,132,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,132,892.11/16,305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.38

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