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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.89, 24,377.84 and 5,863.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.89, 24,377.84 and 5,863.64 is: 8,795.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.89 : 24,377.84 = 5,863.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.89/24,377.84 = 5,863.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.89x = 24,377.84 × 5,863.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.89x = 142,942,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,942,877.74/16,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.46

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