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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.53, 24,511.69 and 5,957.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.53, 24,511.69 and 5,957.29 is: 8,928.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.53 : 24,511.69 = 5,957.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.53/24,511.69 = 5,957.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.53x = 24,511.69 × 5,957.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.53x = 146,023,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,023,245.72/16,355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,928.07

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