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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.72, 24,484.80 and 5,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.72, 24,484.80 and 5,929.28 is: 8,897.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.72 : 24,484.80 = 5,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.72/24,484.80 = 5,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.72x = 24,484.80 × 5,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.72x = 145,177,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,177,234.94/16,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,897.45

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