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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.82, 24,550.02 and 5,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.82, 24,550.02 and 5,971.14 is: 8,959.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.82 : 24,550.02 = 5,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.82/24,550.02 = 5,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.82x = 24,550.02 × 5,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.82x = 146,591,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,591,606.42/16,361.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,959.37

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