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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.93, 24,698.19 and 5,371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.93, 24,698.19 and 5,371.61 is: 8,057.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.93 : 24,698.19 = 5,371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.93/24,698.19 = 5,371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.93x = 24,698.19 × 5,371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.93x = 132,668,920.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,668,920.89/16,464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.67

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