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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.48, 24,768.72 and 5,982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.48, 24,768.72 and 5,982.26 is: 8,973.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.48 : 24,768.72 = 5,982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.48/24,768.72 = 5,982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.48x = 24,768.72 × 5,982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.48x = 148,172,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,172,799.06/16,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,973.38

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