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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.06, 24,467.32 and 5,917.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.06, 24,467.32 and 5,917.62 is: 8,879.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.06 : 24,467.32 = 5,917.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.06/24,467.32 = 5,917.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.06x = 24,467.32 × 5,917.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.06x = 144,788,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,788,302.18/16,305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,879.96

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