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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.43, 24,445.62 and 5,904.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.43, 24,445.62 and 5,904.75 is: 8,858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.43 : 24,445.62 = 5,904.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.43/24,445.62 = 5,904.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.43x = 24,445.62 × 5,904.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.43x = 144,345,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,345,274.70/16,295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.02

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