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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.29, 24,363.84 and 5,861.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.29, 24,363.84 and 5,861.61 is: 8,787.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.29 : 24,363.84 = 5,861.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.29/24,363.84 = 5,861.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.29x = 24,363.84 × 5,861.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.29x = 142,811,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,811,328.18/16,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,787.15

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