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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,450.62, 24,673.77 and 5,356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,450.62, 24,673.77 and 5,356.32 is: 8,033.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,450.62 : 24,673.77 = 5,356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,450.62/24,673.77 = 5,356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,450.62x = 24,673.77 × 5,356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,450.62x = 132,160,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,160,607.73/16,450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.78

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