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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.02, 24,481.92 and 5,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.02, 24,481.92 and 5,934.20 is: 8,901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.02 : 24,481.92 = 5,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.02/24,481.92 = 5,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.02x = 24,481.92 × 5,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.02x = 145,280,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,280,609.66/16,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,901.99

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