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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.51, 24,671.49 and 5,354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.51, 24,671.49 and 5,354.25 is: 8,031.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.51 : 24,671.49 = 5,354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.51/24,671.49 = 5,354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.51x = 24,671.49 × 5,354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.51x = 132,097,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,097,325.33/16,447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.45

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