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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.42, 24,432.84 and 5,907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.42, 24,432.84 and 5,907.74 is: 8,856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.42 : 24,432.84 = 5,907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.42/24,432.84 = 5,907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.42x = 24,432.84 × 5,907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.42x = 144,342,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,342,744.02/16,298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,856.24

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