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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.06, 24,694.59 and 5,365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.06, 24,694.59 and 5,365.90 is: 8,049.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.06 : 24,694.59 = 5,365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.06/24,694.59 = 5,365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.06x = 24,694.59 × 5,365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.06x = 132,508,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,508,700.48/16,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.34

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