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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.46, 24,661.76 and 5,349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.46, 24,661.76 and 5,349.45 is: 8,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.46 : 24,661.76 = 5,349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.46/24,661.76 = 5,349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.46x = 24,661.76 × 5,349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.46x = 131,926,825.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,926,825.28/16,445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.08

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