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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.63, 24,691.44 and 5,369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.63, 24,691.44 and 5,369.30 is: 8,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.63 : 24,691.44 = 5,369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.63/24,691.44 = 5,369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.63x = 24,691.44 × 5,369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.63x = 132,575,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,575,810.52/16,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.14

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