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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.84, 24,553.08 and 5,978.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.84, 24,553.08 and 5,978.32 is: 8,964.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.84 : 24,553.08 = 5,978.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.84/24,553.08 = 5,978.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.84x = 24,553.08 × 5,978.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.84x = 146,786,169.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,786,169.23/16,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,964.68

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