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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.63, 24,511.41 and 5,814.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.63, 24,511.41 and 5,814.18 is: 8,719.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.63 : 24,511.41 = 5,814.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.63/24,511.41 = 5,814.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.63x = 24,511.41 × 5,814.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.63x = 142,513,749.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,513,749.79/16,344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,719.30

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