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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.63, 24,769.52 and 5,419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.63, 24,769.52 and 5,419.49 is: 8,129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.63 : 24,769.52 = 5,419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.63/24,769.52 = 5,419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.63x = 24,769.52 × 5,419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.63x = 134,238,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,238,015.00/16,511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.91

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