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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.68, 24,542.52 and 5,972.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.68, 24,542.52 and 5,972.08 is: 8,958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.68 : 24,542.52 = 5,972.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.68/24,542.52 = 5,972.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.68x = 24,542.52 × 5,972.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.68x = 146,569,892.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,569,892.84/16,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,958.12

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