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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.79, 24,364.59 and 5,862.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.79, 24,364.59 and 5,862.11 is: 8,787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.79 : 24,364.59 = 5,862.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.79/24,364.59 = 5,862.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.79x = 24,364.59 × 5,862.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.79x = 142,827,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,827,906.68/16,252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,787.90

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