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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.52, 24,473.60 and 5,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.52, 24,473.60 and 5,930 is: 8,889.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.52 : 24,473.60 = 5,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.52/24,473.60 = 5,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.52x = 24,473.60 × 5,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.52x = 145,128,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,128,448/16,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.67

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