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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,417.65, 24,626.85 and 5,888.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,417.65, 24,626.85 and 5,888.37 is: 8,832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,417.65 : 24,626.85 = 5,888.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,417.65/24,626.85 = 5,888.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,417.65x = 24,626.85 × 5,888.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,417.65x = 145,012,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,012,004.73/16,417.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,832.69

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