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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.07, 24,656.76 and 5,909.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.07, 24,656.76 and 5,909.81 is: 8,860.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.07 : 24,656.76 = 5,909.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.07/24,656.76 = 5,909.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.07x = 24,656.76 × 5,909.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.07x = 145,716,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,716,643.53/16,445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,860.81

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