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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.49, 24,260.14 and 5,644.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.49, 24,260.14 and 5,644.79 is: 8,465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.49 : 24,260.14 = 5,644.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.49/24,260.14 = 5,644.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.49x = 24,260.14 × 5,644.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.49x = 136,943,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,943,372.40/16,177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,465.06

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