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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.55, 24,407.33 and 5,880.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.55, 24,407.33 and 5,880.87 is: 8,821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.55 : 24,407.33 = 5,880.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.55/24,407.33 = 5,880.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.55x = 24,407.33 × 5,880.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.55x = 143,536,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,536,305.37/16,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,821.31

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