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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.64, 24,569.52 and 5,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.64, 24,569.52 and 5,989.44 is: 8,985.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.64 : 24,569.52 = 5,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.64/24,569.52 = 5,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.64x = 24,569.52 × 5,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.64x = 147,157,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,157,665.87/16,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.83

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