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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.58, 24,407.34 and 5,178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.58, 24,407.34 and 5,178.26 is: 7,767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.58 : 24,407.34 = 5,178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.58/24,407.34 = 5,178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.58x = 24,407.34 × 5,178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.58x = 126,387,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,387,552.43/16,271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,767.38

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