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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.89, 24,569.03 and 5,845.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.89, 24,569.03 and 5,845.68 is: 8,770.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.89 : 24,569.03 = 5,845.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.89/24,569.03 = 5,845.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.89x = 24,569.03 × 5,845.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.89x = 143,622,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,622,591.70/16,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.37

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