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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.91, 24,770.57 and 5,423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.91, 24,770.57 and 5,423.58 is: 8,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.91 : 24,770.57 = 5,423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.91/24,770.57 = 5,423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.91x = 24,770.57 × 5,423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.91x = 134,345,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,345,140.92/16,519.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,132.32

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