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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.14, 24,546.05 and 5,829.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.14, 24,546.05 and 5,829.09 is: 8,744.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.14 : 24,546.05 = 5,829.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.14/24,546.05 = 5,829.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.14x = 24,546.05 × 5,829.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.14x = 143,081,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,081,134.59/16,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,744.11

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