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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.05, 24,524.46 and 5,254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.05, 24,524.46 and 5,254.90 is: 7,882.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.05 : 24,524.46 = 5,254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.05/24,524.46 = 5,254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.05x = 24,524.46 × 5,254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.05x = 128,873,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,873,584.85/16,349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.63

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