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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.72, 24,560.22 and 5,989.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.72, 24,560.22 and 5,989.28 is: 8,982.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.72 : 24,560.22 = 5,989.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.72/24,560.22 = 5,989.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.72x = 24,560.22 × 5,989.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.72x = 147,098,034.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,098,034.44/16,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.14

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