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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.41, 24,354.68 and 5,855.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.41, 24,354.68 and 5,855.49 is: 8,776.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.41 : 24,354.68 = 5,855.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.41/24,354.68 = 5,855.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.41x = 24,354.68 × 5,855.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.41x = 142,608,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,608,555.92/16,249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,776.23

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