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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.37, 24,683.22 and 5,926.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.37, 24,683.22 and 5,926.57 is: 8,887.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.37 : 24,683.22 = 5,926.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.37/24,683.22 = 5,926.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.37x = 24,683.22 × 5,926.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.37x = 146,286,769.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,286,769.45/16,459.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,887.75

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