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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,442.33, 24,663.56 and 5,348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,442.33, 24,663.56 and 5,348.84 is: 8,023.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,442.33 : 24,663.56 = 5,348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,442.33/24,663.56 = 5,348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,442.33x = 24,663.56 × 5,348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,442.33x = 131,921,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,921,286.21/16,442.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.27

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