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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.91, 24,501.76 and 5,950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.91, 24,501.76 and 5,950.67 is: 8,918.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.91 : 24,501.76 = 5,950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.91/24,501.76 = 5,950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.91x = 24,501.76 × 5,950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.91x = 145,801,750.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,801,750.79/16,348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,918.14

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