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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,291.80, 24,439.32 and 5,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,291.80, 24,439.32 and 5,901.12 is: 8,852.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,291.80 : 24,439.32 = 5,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,291.80/24,439.32 = 5,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,291.80x = 24,439.32 × 5,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,291.80x = 144,219,360.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,219,360.04/16,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,852.27

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