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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.82, 24,359.94 and 5,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.82, 24,359.94 and 5,149.44 is: 7,721.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.82 : 24,359.94 = 5,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.82/24,359.94 = 5,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.82x = 24,359.94 × 5,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.82x = 125,440,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,440,049.43/16,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,721.85

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