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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,291.35, 24,437.48 and 5,759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,291.35, 24,437.48 and 5,759.88 is: 8,639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,291.35 : 24,437.48 = 5,759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,291.35/24,437.48 = 5,759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,291.35x = 24,437.48 × 5,759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,291.35x = 140,756,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,756,952.30/16,291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.98

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