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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017.93, 24,026.90 and 5,627.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017.93, 24,026.90 and 5,627.25 is: 8,440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017.93 : 24,026.90 = 5,627.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017.93/24,026.90 = 5,627.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017.93x = 24,026.90 × 5,627.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017.93x = 135,205,344.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,205,344.89/16,017.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,440.88

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