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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.68, 24,664.80 and 5,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.68, 24,664.80 and 5,346.24 is: 8,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.68 : 24,664.80 = 5,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.68/24,664.80 = 5,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.68x = 24,664.80 × 5,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.68x = 131,863,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,863,940.35/16,441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.10

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