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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.43, 24,013.96 and 5,474.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.43, 24,013.96 and 5,474.97 is: 8,213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.43 : 24,013.96 = 5,474.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.43/24,013.96 = 5,474.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.43x = 24,013.96 × 5,474.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.43x = 131,475,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,475,786.95/16,007.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,213.42

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