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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.92, 24,691.87 and 5,369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.92, 24,691.87 and 5,369.59 is: 8,053.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.92 : 24,691.87 = 5,369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.92/24,691.87 = 5,369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.92x = 24,691.87 × 5,369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.92x = 132,585,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,585,255.81/16,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.57

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