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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.58, 24,371.37 and 5,859.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.58, 24,371.37 and 5,859.33 is: 8,789.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.58 : 24,371.37 = 5,859.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.58/24,371.37 = 5,859.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.58x = 24,371.37 × 5,859.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.58x = 142,799,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,799,899.38/16,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,789.00

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