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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.54, 24,505.03 and 5,955.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.54, 24,505.03 and 5,955.86 is: 8,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.54 : 24,505.03 = 5,955.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.54/24,505.03 = 5,955.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.54x = 24,505.03 × 5,955.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.54x = 145,948,527.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,948,527.98/16,346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,928.40

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