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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.36, 24,802.02 and 5,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.36, 24,802.02 and 5,444.40 is: 8,161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.36 : 24,802.02 = 5,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.36/24,802.02 = 5,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.36x = 24,802.02 × 5,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.36x = 135,032,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,032,117.69/16,545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,161.33

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