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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.33, 24,662.41 and 5,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.33, 24,662.41 and 5,349.26 is: 8,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.33 : 24,662.41 = 5,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.33/24,662.41 = 5,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.33x = 24,662.41 × 5,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.33x = 131,925,691.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,925,691.60/16,445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.08

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