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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.96, 24,588.08 and 5,295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.96, 24,588.08 and 5,295.04 is: 7,943.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.96 : 24,588.08 = 5,295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.96/24,588.08 = 5,295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.96x = 24,588.08 × 5,295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.96x = 130,194,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,194,867.12/16,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,943.09

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