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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279, 24,404.02 and 5,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279, 24,404.02 and 5,888.44 is: 8,827.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279 : 24,404.02 = 5,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279/24,404.02 = 5,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279x = 24,404.02 × 5,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279x = 143,701,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,701,607.53/16,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.42

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