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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,432.65, 24,649.38 and 5,903.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,432.65, 24,649.38 and 5,903.37 is: 8,855.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,432.65 : 24,649.38 = 5,903.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,432.65/24,649.38 = 5,903.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,432.65x = 24,649.38 × 5,903.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,432.65x = 145,514,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,514,410.41/16,432.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,855.20

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