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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,424.73, 24,640.97 and 5,331.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,424.73, 24,640.97 and 5,331.42 is: 7,998.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,424.73 : 24,640.97 = 5,331.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,424.73/24,640.97 = 5,331.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,424.73x = 24,640.97 × 5,331.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,424.73x = 131,371,333.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,371,333.62/16,424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.39

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