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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,438.06, 24,658.44 and 5,341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,438.06, 24,658.44 and 5,341.87 is: 8,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,438.06 : 24,658.44 = 5,341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,438.06/24,658.44 = 5,341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,438.06x = 24,658.44 × 5,341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,438.06x = 131,722,180.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,722,180.88/16,438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.24

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