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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.81, 24,713.78 and 5,801.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.81, 24,713.78 and 5,801.25 is: 8,702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.81 : 24,713.78 = 5,801.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.81/24,713.78 = 5,801.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.81x = 24,713.78 × 5,801.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.81x = 143,370,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,370,787.22/16,473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.95

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