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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.76, 24,692.40 and 5,369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.76, 24,692.40 and 5,369.84 is: 8,052.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.76 : 24,692.40 = 5,369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.76/24,692.40 = 5,369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.76x = 24,692.40 × 5,369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.76x = 132,594,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,594,237.22/16,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.73

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