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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.78, 24,577.68 and 5,853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.78, 24,577.68 and 5,853.32 is: 8,781.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.78 : 24,577.68 = 5,853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.78/24,577.68 = 5,853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.78x = 24,577.68 × 5,853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.78x = 143,861,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,861,025.90/16,382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.23

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