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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.46, 24,670.74 and 5,355.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.46, 24,670.74 and 5,355.45 is: 8,031.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.46 : 24,670.74 = 5,355.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.46/24,670.74 = 5,355.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.46x = 24,670.74 × 5,355.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.46x = 132,122,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,122,914.53/16,451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.08

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