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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,386.62, 24,565.62 and 5,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,386.62, 24,565.62 and 5,855 is: 8,777.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,386.62 : 24,565.62 = 5,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,386.62/24,565.62 = 5,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,386.62x = 24,565.62 × 5,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,386.62x = 143,831,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,831,705.10/16,386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,777.39

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