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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.62, 24,671.72 and 5,354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.62, 24,671.72 and 5,354.26 is: 8,031.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.62 : 24,671.72 = 5,354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.62/24,671.72 = 5,354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.62x = 24,671.72 × 5,354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.62x = 132,098,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,098,803.53/16,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.48

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