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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.66, 24,688.65 and 5,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.66, 24,688.65 and 5,366.44 is: 8,047.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.66 : 24,688.65 = 5,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.66/24,688.65 = 5,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.66x = 24,688.65 × 5,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.66x = 132,490,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,490,158.91/16,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.92

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