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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.56, 24,413.64 and 5,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.56, 24,413.64 and 5,884.56 is: 8,828.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.56 : 24,413.64 = 5,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.56/24,413.64 = 5,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.56x = 24,413.64 × 5,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.56x = 143,663,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,663,529.40/16,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.03

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