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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,472.21, 24,709.40 and 5,797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,472.21, 24,709.40 and 5,797.28 is: 8,696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,472.21 : 24,709.40 = 5,797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,472.21/24,709.40 = 5,797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,472.21x = 24,709.40 × 5,797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,472.21x = 143,247,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,247,201.38/16,472.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,696.30

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