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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,290.36, 24,430.68 and 5,899.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,290.36, 24,430.68 and 5,899.68 is: 8,847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,290.36 : 24,430.68 = 5,899.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,290.36/24,430.68 = 5,899.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,290.36x = 24,430.68 × 5,899.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,290.36x = 144,133,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,133,194.18/16,290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.76

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