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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.54, 24,544.62 and 5,269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.54, 24,544.62 and 5,269.98 is: 7,904.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.54 : 24,544.62 = 5,269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.54/24,544.62 = 5,269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.54x = 24,544.62 × 5,269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.54x = 129,349,507.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,349,507.43/16,363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,904.74

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