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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.51, 24,669.99 and 5,353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.51, 24,669.99 and 5,353.25 is: 8,029.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.51 : 24,669.99 = 5,353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.51/24,669.99 = 5,353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.51x = 24,669.99 × 5,353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.51x = 132,064,685.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,064,685.64/16,446.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,029.95

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