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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.69, 24,593.42 and 5,303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.69, 24,593.42 and 5,303.18 is: 7,955.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.69 : 24,593.42 = 5,303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.69/24,593.42 = 5,303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.69x = 24,593.42 × 5,303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.69x = 130,423,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,423,407.82/16,394.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.22

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