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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.19, 24,671.27 and 5,355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.19, 24,671.27 and 5,355.27 is: 8,031.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.19 : 24,671.27 = 5,355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.19/24,671.27 = 5,355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.19x = 24,671.27 × 5,355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.19x = 132,121,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,121,397.92/16,451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.11

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