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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.59, 24,713.21 and 5,383.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.59, 24,713.21 and 5,383.29 is: 8,072.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.59 : 24,713.21 = 5,383.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.59/24,713.21 = 5,383.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.59x = 24,713.21 × 5,383.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.59x = 133,038,349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,038,349.34/16,479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.92

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