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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.20, 24,573.60 and 5,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.20, 24,573.60 and 5,995.20 is: 8,993.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.20 : 24,573.60 = 5,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.20/24,573.60 = 5,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.20x = 24,573.60 × 5,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.20x = 147,323,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,323,646.72/16,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.46

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