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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.73, 24,063.21 and 5,517.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.73, 24,063.21 and 5,517.81 is: 8,274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.73 : 24,063.21 = 5,517.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.73/24,063.21 = 5,517.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.73x = 24,063.21 × 5,517.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.73x = 132,776,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,776,220.77/16,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.35

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