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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.22, 24,525.98 and 5,959.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.22, 24,525.98 and 5,959.97 is: 8,941.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.22 : 24,525.98 = 5,959.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.22/24,525.98 = 5,959.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.22x = 24,525.98 × 5,959.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.22x = 146,174,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,174,105.02/16,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,941.29

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