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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.35, 24,671.25 and 5,354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.35, 24,671.25 and 5,354.09 is: 8,031.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.35 : 24,671.25 = 5,354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.35/24,671.25 = 5,354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.35x = 24,671.25 × 5,354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.35x = 132,092,092.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,092,092.91/16,447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.21

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