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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.57, 24,529.49 and 5,962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.57, 24,529.49 and 5,962.32 is: 8,944.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.57 : 24,529.49 = 5,962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.57/24,529.49 = 5,962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.57x = 24,529.49 × 5,962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.57x = 146,252,639.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,252,639.01/16,350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,944.80

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