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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.58, 24,408.84 and 5,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.58, 24,408.84 and 5,179.26 is: 7,768.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.58 : 24,408.84 = 5,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.58/24,408.84 = 5,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.58x = 24,408.84 × 5,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.58x = 126,419,728.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,419,728.66/16,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,768.88

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