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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,486.74, 24,732.41 and 5,394.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,486.74, 24,732.41 and 5,394.30 is: 8,092.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,486.74 : 24,732.41 = 5,394.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,486.74/24,732.41 = 5,394.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,486.74x = 24,732.41 × 5,394.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,486.74x = 133,413,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,413,915.60/16,486.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.20

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