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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.22, 24,524.48 and 5,958.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.22, 24,524.48 and 5,958.97 is: 8,939.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.22 : 24,524.48 = 5,958.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.22/24,524.48 = 5,958.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.22x = 24,524.48 × 5,958.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.22x = 146,140,640.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,140,640.59/16,347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,939.79

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