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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.56, 24,682.90 and 5,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.56, 24,682.90 and 5,357.64 is: 8,037.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.56 : 24,682.90 = 5,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.56/24,682.90 = 5,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.56x = 24,682.90 × 5,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.56x = 132,242,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,242,092.36/16,453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,037.29

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