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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.39, 24,375.59 and 5,862.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.39, 24,375.59 and 5,862.14 is: 8,793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.39 : 24,375.59 = 5,862.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.39/24,375.59 = 5,862.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.39x = 24,375.59 × 5,862.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.39x = 142,892,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,892,969.97/16,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.21

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