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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.61, 24,360.62 and 5,858.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.61, 24,360.62 and 5,858.01 is: 8,783.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.61 : 24,360.62 = 5,858.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.61/24,360.62 = 5,858.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.61x = 24,360.62 × 5,858.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.61x = 142,704,726.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,704,726.28/16,247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,783.12

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