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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.54, 24,443.64 and 5,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.54, 24,443.64 and 5,910 is: 8,859.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.54 : 24,443.64 = 5,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.54/24,443.64 = 5,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.54x = 24,443.64 × 5,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.54x = 144,461,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,461,912.40/16,305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,859.68

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