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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.66, 24,507.42 and 5,805.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.66, 24,507.42 and 5,805.80 is: 8,709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.66 : 24,507.42 = 5,805.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.66/24,507.42 = 5,805.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.66x = 24,507.42 × 5,805.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.66x = 142,285,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,285,150.01/16,336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,709.56

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