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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.70, 24,484.89 and 5,934.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.70, 24,484.89 and 5,934.06 is: 8,901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.70 : 24,484.89 = 5,934.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.70/24,484.89 = 5,934.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.70x = 24,484.89 × 5,934.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.70x = 145,294,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,294,806.35/16,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,901.40

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