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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.66, 24,669.77 and 5,917.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.66, 24,669.77 and 5,917.05 is: 8,876.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.66 : 24,669.77 = 5,917.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.66/24,669.77 = 5,917.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.66x = 24,669.77 × 5,917.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.66x = 145,972,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,972,232.99/16,445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,876.04

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