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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.08, 24,542.88 and 5,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.08, 24,542.88 and 5,976 is: 8,958.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.08 : 24,542.88 = 5,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.08/24,542.88 = 5,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.08x = 24,542.88 × 5,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.08x = 146,668,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,668,250.88/16,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,958.44

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