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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.93, 24,711.19 and 5,944.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.93, 24,711.19 and 5,944.74 is: 8,917.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.93 : 24,711.19 = 5,944.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.93/24,711.19 = 5,944.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.93x = 24,711.19 × 5,944.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.93x = 146,901,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,901,476.08/16,473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,917.21

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