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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.98, 24,404.36 and 5,593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.98, 24,404.36 and 5,593.16 is: 8,391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.98 : 24,404.36 = 5,593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.98/24,404.36 = 5,593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.98x = 24,404.36 × 5,593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.98x = 136,497,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,497,340.19/16,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.07

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