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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275, 24,398.02 and 5,884.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275, 24,398.02 and 5,884.44 is: 8,821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275 : 24,398.02 = 5,884.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275/24,398.02 = 5,884.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275x = 24,398.02 × 5,884.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275x = 143,568,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,568,684.81/16,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,821.42

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