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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.53, 24,667.03 and 5,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.53, 24,667.03 and 5,351.28 is: 8,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.53 : 24,667.03 = 5,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.53/24,667.03 = 5,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.53x = 24,667.03 × 5,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.53x = 132,000,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,000,184.30/16,444.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.00

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