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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.08, 24,673.62 and 5,354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.08, 24,673.62 and 5,354.28 is: 8,032.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.08 : 24,673.62 = 5,354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.08/24,673.62 = 5,354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.08x = 24,673.62 × 5,354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.08x = 132,109,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,109,470.09/16,447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.40

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