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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.76, 24,526.14 and 5,962.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.76, 24,526.14 and 5,962.52 is: 8,943.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.76 : 24,526.14 = 5,962.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.76/24,526.14 = 5,962.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.76x = 24,526.14 × 5,962.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.76x = 146,237,600.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,237,600.27/16,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,943.78

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