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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.93, 24,532.41 and 5,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.93, 24,532.41 and 5,964.25 is: 8,946.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.93 : 24,532.41 = 5,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.93/24,532.41 = 5,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.93x = 24,532.41 × 5,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.93x = 146,317,426.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,317,426.34/16,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.38

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