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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.11, 24,770.61 and 5,982.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.11, 24,770.61 and 5,982.92 is: 8,975.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.11 : 24,770.61 = 5,982.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.11/24,770.61 = 5,982.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.11x = 24,770.61 × 5,982.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.11x = 148,200,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,200,577.98/16,512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,975.27

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