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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.49, 24,597.15 and 5,299.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.49, 24,597.15 and 5,299.49 is: 7,950.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.49 : 24,597.15 = 5,299.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.49/24,597.15 = 5,299.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.49x = 24,597.15 × 5,299.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.49x = 130,352,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,352,350.45/16,396.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.02

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