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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.49, 24,594.15 and 5,297.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.49, 24,594.15 and 5,297.49 is: 7,947.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.49 : 24,594.15 = 5,297.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.49/24,594.15 = 5,297.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.49x = 24,594.15 × 5,297.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.49x = 130,287,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,287,263.68/16,394.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,947.02

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