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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.77, 24,317.51 and 4,366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.77, 24,317.51 and 4,366.07 is: 6,548.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.77 : 24,317.51 = 4,366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.77/24,317.51 = 4,366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.77x = 24,317.51 × 4,366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.77x = 106,171,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,171,807.47/16,212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.65

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