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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.38, 24,691.70 and 5,365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.38, 24,691.70 and 5,365.22 is: 8,048.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.38 : 24,691.70 = 5,365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.38/24,691.70 = 5,365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.38x = 24,691.70 × 5,365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.38x = 132,476,292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,476,292.63/16,459.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.68

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