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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.83, 24,371.74 and 5,859.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.83, 24,371.74 and 5,859.58 is: 8,789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.83 : 24,371.74 = 5,859.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.83/24,371.74 = 5,859.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.83x = 24,371.74 × 5,859.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.83x = 142,808,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,808,160.27/16,247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,789.37

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