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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.68, 24,423.78 and 5,901.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.68, 24,423.78 and 5,901.88 is: 8,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.68 : 24,423.78 = 5,901.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.68/24,423.78 = 5,901.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.68x = 24,423.78 × 5,901.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.68x = 144,146,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,146,218.71/16,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.30

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