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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,454.73, 24,682.32 and 5,361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,454.73, 24,682.32 and 5,361.46 is: 8,042.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,454.73 : 24,682.32 = 5,361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,454.73/24,682.32 = 5,361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,454.73x = 24,682.32 × 5,361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,454.73x = 132,333,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,333,271.39/16,454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.26

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