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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,534.78, 24,805.90 and 5,441.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,534.78, 24,805.90 and 5,441.07 is: 8,162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,534.78 : 24,805.90 = 5,441.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,534.78/24,805.90 = 5,441.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,534.78x = 24,805.90 × 5,441.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,534.78x = 134,970,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,970,707.53/16,534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.84

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