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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.97, 24,698.22 and 5,372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.97, 24,698.22 and 5,372.33 is: 8,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.97 : 24,698.22 = 5,372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.97/24,698.22 = 5,372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.97x = 24,698.22 × 5,372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.97x = 132,686,844.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,686,844.62/16,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.74

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