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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.06, 24,503.34 and 5,941.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.06, 24,503.34 and 5,941.62 is: 8,915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.06 : 24,503.34 = 5,941.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.06/24,503.34 = 5,941.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.06x = 24,503.34 × 5,941.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.06x = 145,589,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,589,535.01/16,329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,915.98

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