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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.12, 24,565.44 and 5,849.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.12, 24,565.44 and 5,849.18 is: 8,771.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.12 : 24,565.44 = 5,849.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.12/24,565.44 = 5,849.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.12x = 24,565.44 × 5,849.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.12x = 143,687,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,687,671.57/16,381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.54

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