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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.13, 24,688.98 and 5,365.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.13, 24,688.98 and 5,365.77 is: 8,048.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.13 : 24,688.98 = 5,365.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.13/24,688.98 = 5,365.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.13x = 24,688.98 × 5,365.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.13x = 132,475,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,475,388.21/16,459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.75

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