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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.37, 24,707.93 and 5,374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.37, 24,707.93 and 5,374.31 is: 8,062.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.37 : 24,707.93 = 5,374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.37/24,707.93 = 5,374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.37x = 24,707.93 × 5,374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.37x = 132,788,048.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,788,048.41/16,470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.24

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