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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.04, 24,370.74 and 5,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.04, 24,370.74 and 5,858.88 is: 8,788.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.04 : 24,370.74 = 5,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.04/24,370.74 = 5,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.04x = 24,370.74 × 5,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.04x = 142,785,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,785,241.17/16,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.38

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