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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,415.94, 24,626.99 and 5,321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,415.94, 24,626.99 and 5,321.24 is: 7,982.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,415.94 : 24,626.99 = 5,321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,415.94/24,626.99 = 5,321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,415.94x = 24,626.99 × 5,321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,415.94x = 131,046,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,046,215.38/16,415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,982.86

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