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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.60, 24,511.08 and 5,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.60, 24,511.08 and 5,955 is: 8,927.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.60 : 24,511.08 = 5,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.60/24,511.08 = 5,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.60x = 24,511.08 × 5,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.60x = 145,963,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,963,481.40/16,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,927.10

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