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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.19, 24,421.77 and 5,890.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.19, 24,421.77 and 5,890.51 is: 8,835.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.19 : 24,421.77 = 5,890.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.19/24,421.77 = 5,890.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.19x = 24,421.77 × 5,890.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.19x = 143,856,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,856,680.40/16,281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,835.76

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