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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.93, 24,668.84 and 5,915.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.93, 24,668.84 and 5,915.94 is: 8,873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.93 : 24,668.84 = 5,915.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.93/24,668.84 = 5,915.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.93x = 24,668.84 × 5,915.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.93x = 145,939,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,939,253.97/16,445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,873.88

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