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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.95, 24,266.12 and 5,644.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.95, 24,266.12 and 5,644.71 is: 8,466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.95 : 24,266.12 = 5,644.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.95/24,266.12 = 5,644.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.95x = 24,266.12 × 5,644.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.95x = 136,975,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,975,182.00/16,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.78

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