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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.61, 24,670.21 and 5,353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.61, 24,670.21 and 5,353.25 is: 8,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.61 : 24,670.21 = 5,353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.61/24,670.21 = 5,353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.61x = 24,670.21 × 5,353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.61x = 132,065,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,065,801.68/16,446.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,029.97

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