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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.27, 24,580.08 and 5,853.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.27, 24,580.08 and 5,853.07 is: 8,781.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.27 : 24,580.08 = 5,853.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.27/24,580.08 = 5,853.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.27x = 24,580.08 × 5,853.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.27x = 143,868,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,868,928.85/16,383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.45

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