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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.49, 24,697.66 and 5,369.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.49, 24,697.66 and 5,369.19 is: 8,055.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.49 : 24,697.66 = 5,369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.49/24,697.66 = 5,369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.49x = 24,697.66 × 5,369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.49x = 132,606,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,606,305.61/16,462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,055.06

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