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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.04, 24,688.52 and 5,515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.04, 24,688.52 and 5,515.04 is: 8,272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.04 : 24,688.52 = 5,515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.04/24,688.52 = 5,515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.04x = 24,688.52 × 5,515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.04x = 136,158,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,158,175.34/16,459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.55

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