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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.95, 24,371.93 and 5,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.95, 24,371.93 and 5,859.70 is: 8,789.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.95 : 24,371.93 = 5,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.95/24,371.93 = 5,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.95x = 24,371.93 × 5,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.95x = 142,812,289.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,812,289.03/16,247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,789.56

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