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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,403.58, 24,617.12 and 5,873.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,403.58, 24,617.12 and 5,873.58 is: 8,814.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,403.58 : 24,617.12 = 5,873.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,403.58/24,617.12 = 5,873.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,403.58x = 24,617.12 × 5,873.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,403.58x = 144,590,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,590,594.32/16,403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,814.58

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