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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.98, 24,486.68 and 5,930.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.98, 24,486.68 and 5,930.54 is: 8,899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.98 : 24,486.68 = 5,930.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.98/24,486.68 = 5,930.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.98x = 24,486.68 × 5,930.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.98x = 145,219,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,219,235.21/16,317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,899.34

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