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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.08, 24,647.08 and 5,334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.08, 24,647.08 and 5,334.90 is: 8,003.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.08 : 24,647.08 = 5,334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.08/24,647.08 = 5,334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.08x = 24,647.08 × 5,334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.08x = 131,489,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,489,707.09/16,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,003.47

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