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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,520.22, 24,772.08 and 5,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,520.22, 24,772.08 and 5,989.80 is: 8,981.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,520.22 : 24,772.08 = 5,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,520.22/24,772.08 = 5,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,520.22x = 24,772.08 × 5,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,520.22x = 148,379,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,379,804.78/16,520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.71

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