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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.83, 24,370.24 and 5,858.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.83, 24,370.24 and 5,858.58 is: 8,787.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.83 : 24,370.24 = 5,858.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.83/24,370.24 = 5,858.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.83x = 24,370.24 × 5,858.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.83x = 142,774,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,774,967.78/16,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,787.87

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