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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.68, 24,368.16 and 5,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.68, 24,368.16 and 5,858 is: 8,785.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.68 : 24,368.16 = 5,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.68/24,368.16 = 5,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.68x = 24,368.16 × 5,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.68x = 142,748,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,748,681.28/16,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,785.25

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