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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.43, 24,371.26 and 5,855.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.43, 24,371.26 and 5,855.75 is: 8,784.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.43 : 24,371.26 = 5,855.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.43/24,371.26 = 5,855.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.43x = 24,371.26 × 5,855.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.43x = 142,711,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,711,869.25/16,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,784.20

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