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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.98, 24,417.66 and 5,887.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.98, 24,417.66 and 5,887.74 is: 8,832.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.98 : 24,417.66 = 5,887.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.98/24,417.66 = 5,887.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.98x = 24,417.66 × 5,887.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.98x = 143,764,833.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,764,833.49/16,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,832.94

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