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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.62, 24,532.62 and 5,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.62, 24,532.62 and 5,833 is: 8,744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.62 : 24,532.62 = 5,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.62/24,532.62 = 5,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.62x = 24,532.62 × 5,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.62x = 143,098,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,098,772.46/16,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,744.40

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