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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,450.08, 24,675.48 and 5,356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,450.08, 24,675.48 and 5,356.74 is: 8,035.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,450.08 : 24,675.48 = 5,356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,450.08/24,675.48 = 5,356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,450.08x = 24,675.48 × 5,356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,450.08x = 132,180,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,180,130.74/16,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.23

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