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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,534.49, 24,803.30 and 5,441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,534.49, 24,803.30 and 5,441.27 is: 8,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,534.49 : 24,803.30 = 5,441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,534.49/24,803.30 = 5,441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,534.49x = 24,803.30 × 5,441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,534.49x = 134,961,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,961,341.78/16,534.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.42

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