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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.92, 24,443.97 and 5,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.92, 24,443.97 and 5,907.40 is: 8,861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.92 : 24,443.97 = 5,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.92/24,443.97 = 5,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.92x = 24,443.97 × 5,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.92x = 144,400,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,400,308.38/16,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,861.13

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