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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.52, 24,576.12 and 5,991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.52, 24,576.12 and 5,991.84 is: 8,988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.52 : 24,576.12 = 5,991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.52/24,576.12 = 5,991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.52x = 24,576.12 × 5,991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.52x = 147,256,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,256,178.86/16,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,988.62

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