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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.63, 24,692.02 and 5,363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.63, 24,692.02 and 5,363.74 is: 8,046.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.63 : 24,692.02 = 5,363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.63/24,692.02 = 5,363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.63x = 24,692.02 × 5,363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.63x = 132,441,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,441,575.35/16,459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,046.45

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