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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.89, 24,373.34 and 5,860.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.89, 24,373.34 and 5,860.64 is: 8,790.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.89 : 24,373.34 = 5,860.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.89/24,373.34 = 5,860.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.89x = 24,373.34 × 5,860.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.89x = 142,843,220.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,843,220.17/16,248.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.96

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