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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.61, 24,407.87 and 5,187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.61, 24,407.87 and 5,187.26 is: 7,780.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.61 : 24,407.87 = 5,187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.61/24,407.87 = 5,187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.61x = 24,407.87 × 5,187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.61x = 126,610,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,610,002.82/16,272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,780.56

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