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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.74, 24,069.96 and 5,916.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.74, 24,069.96 and 5,916.87 is: 8,875.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.74 : 24,069.96 = 5,916.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.74/24,069.96 = 5,916.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.74x = 24,069.96 × 5,916.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.74x = 142,418,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,418,824.23/16,045.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,875.80

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