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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,450.22, 24,668.88 and 5,354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,450.22, 24,668.88 and 5,354.20 is: 8,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,450.22 : 24,668.88 = 5,354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,450.22/24,668.88 = 5,354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,450.22x = 24,668.88 × 5,354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,450.22x = 132,082,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,082,117.30/16,450.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,029.20

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