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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.30, 24,660.29 and 5,345.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.30, 24,660.29 and 5,345.74 is: 8,019.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.30 : 24,660.29 = 5,345.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.30/24,660.29 = 5,345.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.30x = 24,660.29 × 5,345.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.30x = 131,827,450.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,827,450.38/16,439.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.05

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