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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,291, 24,436.50 and 5,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,291, 24,436.50 and 5,347 is: 8,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,291 : 24,436.50 = 5,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,291/24,436.50 = 5,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,291x = 24,436.50 × 5,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,291x = 130,661,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,661,965.50/16,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.50

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