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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.84, 24,774.63 and 5,990.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.84, 24,774.63 and 5,990.28 is: 8,982.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.84 : 24,774.63 = 5,990.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.84/24,774.63 = 5,990.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.84x = 24,774.63 × 5,990.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.84x = 148,407,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,407,041.04/16,521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.47

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