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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,457.97, 24,681.59 and 5,361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,457.97, 24,681.59 and 5,361.99 is: 8,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,457.97 : 24,681.59 = 5,361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,457.97/24,681.59 = 5,361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,457.97x = 24,681.59 × 5,361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,457.97x = 132,342,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,342,438.76/16,457.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.24

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