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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.52, 24,377.92 and 5,861.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.52, 24,377.92 and 5,861.28 is: 8,793.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.52 : 24,377.92 = 5,861.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.52/24,377.92 = 5,861.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.52x = 24,377.92 × 5,861.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.52x = 142,885,814.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,885,814.94/16,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.23

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