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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.11, 24,773.08 and 5,989.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.11, 24,773.08 and 5,989.09 is: 8,984.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.11 : 24,773.08 = 5,989.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.11/24,773.08 = 5,989.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.11x = 24,773.08 × 5,989.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.11x = 148,368,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,368,205.70/16,514.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.33

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