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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.67, 24,498.92 and 5,944.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.67, 24,498.92 and 5,944.42 is: 8,916.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.67 : 24,498.92 = 5,944.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.67/24,498.92 = 5,944.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.67x = 24,498.92 × 5,944.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.67x = 145,631,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,631,840.30/16,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.60

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