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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.62, 24,408.92 and 5,881.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.62, 24,408.92 and 5,881.94 is: 8,822.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.62 : 24,408.92 = 5,881.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.62/24,408.92 = 5,881.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.62x = 24,408.92 × 5,881.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.62x = 143,571,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,571,680.86/16,272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,822.90

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