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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.57, 24,660.51 and 5,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.57, 24,660.51 and 5,912.32 is: 8,864.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.57 : 24,660.51 = 5,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.57/24,660.51 = 5,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.57x = 24,660.51 × 5,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.57x = 145,800,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,800,826.48/16,447.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,864.58

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