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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.04, 24,678.88 and 5,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.04, 24,678.88 and 5,354.16 is: 8,032.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.04 : 24,678.88 = 5,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.04/24,678.88 = 5,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.04x = 24,678.88 × 5,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.04x = 132,134,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,134,672.14/16,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.00

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