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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.18, 24,515.90 and 5,956.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.18, 24,515.90 and 5,956.50 is: 8,932.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.18 : 24,515.90 = 5,956.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.18/24,515.90 = 5,956.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.18x = 24,515.90 × 5,956.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.18x = 146,028,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,028,958.35/16,347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.98

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