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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.76, 24,006.45 and 5,331.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.76, 24,006.45 and 5,331.27 is: 7,995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.76 : 24,006.45 = 5,331.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.76/24,006.45 = 5,331.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.76x = 24,006.45 × 5,331.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.76x = 127,984,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,984,866.69/16,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.18

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