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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.90, 24,538.44 and 5,833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.90, 24,538.44 and 5,833.28 is: 8,746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.90 : 24,538.44 = 5,833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.90/24,538.44 = 5,833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.90x = 24,538.44 × 5,833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.90x = 143,139,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,139,674.50/16,364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,746.75

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