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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.81, 24,266.97 and 5,083.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.81, 24,266.97 and 5,083.86 is: 7,626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.81 : 24,266.97 = 5,083.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.81/24,266.97 = 5,083.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.81x = 24,266.97 × 5,083.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.81x = 123,369,878.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,369,878.10/16,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.34

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