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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.69, 24,699.42 and 5,368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.69, 24,699.42 and 5,368.64 is: 8,053.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.69 : 24,699.42 = 5,368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.69/24,699.42 = 5,368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.69x = 24,699.42 × 5,368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.69x = 132,602,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,602,170.69/16,464.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.73

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