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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.44, 24,710.96 and 5,380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.44, 24,710.96 and 5,380.12 is: 8,070.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.44 : 24,710.96 = 5,380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.44/24,710.96 = 5,380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.44x = 24,710.96 × 5,380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.44x = 132,947,930.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,947,930.12/16,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.44

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