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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.68, 24,421.28 and 5,889.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.68, 24,421.28 and 5,889.12 is: 8,834.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.68 : 24,421.28 = 5,889.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.68/24,421.28 = 5,889.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.68x = 24,421.28 × 5,889.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.68x = 143,819,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,819,848.47/16,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,834.32

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