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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.84, 24,567.30 and 5,983.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.84, 24,567.30 and 5,983.64 is: 8,979.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.84 : 24,567.30 = 5,983.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.84/24,567.30 = 5,983.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.84x = 24,567.30 × 5,983.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.84x = 147,001,878.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,001,878.97/16,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.50

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