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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.26, 24,691.52 and 5,365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.26, 24,691.52 and 5,365.09 is: 8,048.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.26 : 24,691.52 = 5,365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.26/24,691.52 = 5,365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.26x = 24,691.52 × 5,365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.26x = 132,472,227.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,472,227.04/16,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.49

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