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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,449.40, 24,668.27 and 5,354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,449.40, 24,668.27 and 5,354.02 is: 8,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,449.40 : 24,668.27 = 5,354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,449.40/24,668.27 = 5,354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,449.40x = 24,668.27 × 5,354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,449.40x = 132,074,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,074,260.83/16,449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,029.13

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