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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.54, 24,747.36 and 5,974.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.54, 24,747.36 and 5,974.19 is: 8,957.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.54 : 24,747.36 = 5,974.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.54/24,747.36 = 5,974.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.54x = 24,747.36 × 5,974.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.54x = 147,845,306.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,845,306.90/16,505.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,957.31

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