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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.72, 24,533.22 and 5,971.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.72, 24,533.22 and 5,971.28 is: 8,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.72 : 24,533.22 = 5,971.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.72/24,533.22 = 5,971.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.72x = 24,533.22 × 5,971.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.72x = 146,494,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,494,725.92/16,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.15

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