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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.84, 24,537.38 and 5,967.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.84, 24,537.38 and 5,967.59 is: 8,952.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.84 : 24,537.38 = 5,967.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.84/24,537.38 = 5,967.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.84x = 24,537.38 × 5,967.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.84x = 146,428,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,428,870.99/16,355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,952.70

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