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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.61, 24,371.42 and 5,859.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.61, 24,371.42 and 5,859.36 is: 8,789.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.61 : 24,371.42 = 5,859.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.61/24,371.42 = 5,859.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.61x = 24,371.42 × 5,859.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.61x = 142,800,894.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,800,894.19/16,247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,789.04

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