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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.14, 24,691.26 and 5,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.14, 24,691.26 and 5,363.24 is: 8,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.14 : 24,691.26 = 5,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.14/24,691.26 = 5,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.14x = 24,691.26 × 5,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.14x = 132,425,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,425,153.28/16,459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.69

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