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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.19, 24,722.20 and 5,952.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.19, 24,722.20 and 5,952.11 is: 8,928.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.19 : 24,722.20 = 5,952.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.19/24,722.20 = 5,952.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.19x = 24,722.20 × 5,952.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.19x = 147,149,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,149,253.84/16,481.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,928.31

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