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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.68, 24,406.74 and 5,879.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.68, 24,406.74 and 5,879.64 is: 8,819.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.68 : 24,406.74 = 5,879.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.68/24,406.74 = 5,879.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.68x = 24,406.74 × 5,879.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.68x = 143,502,844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,502,844.77/16,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,819.72

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