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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.54, 24,546.11 and 5,270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.54, 24,546.11 and 5,270.98 is: 7,906.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.54 : 24,546.11 = 5,270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.54/24,546.11 = 5,270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.54x = 24,546.11 × 5,270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.54x = 129,382,054.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,382,054.89/16,364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,906.24

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