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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.58, 24,661.29 and 5,348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.58, 24,661.29 and 5,348.51 is: 8,020.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.58 : 24,661.29 = 5,348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.58/24,661.29 = 5,348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.58x = 24,661.29 × 5,348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.58x = 131,901,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,901,239.00/16,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.96

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