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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.93, 24,514.97 and 5,954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.93, 24,514.97 and 5,954.25 is: 8,930.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.93 : 24,514.97 = 5,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.93/24,514.97 = 5,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.93x = 24,514.97 × 5,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.93x = 145,968,230.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,968,230.35/16,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.49

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