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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.67, 24,371.51 and 5,859.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.67, 24,371.51 and 5,859.42 is: 8,789.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.67 : 24,371.51 = 5,859.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.67/24,371.51 = 5,859.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.67x = 24,371.51 × 5,859.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.67x = 142,802,962.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,802,962.48/16,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,789.13

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