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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.76, 24,524.64 and 5,961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.76, 24,524.64 and 5,961.52 is: 8,942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.76 : 24,524.64 = 5,961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.76/24,524.64 = 5,961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.76x = 24,524.64 × 5,961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.76x = 146,204,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,204,131.85/16,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.28

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