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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.27, 24,416.19 and 5,747.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.27, 24,416.19 and 5,747.03 is: 8,620.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.27 : 24,416.19 = 5,747.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.27/24,416.19 = 5,747.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.27x = 24,416.19 × 5,747.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.27x = 140,320,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,320,562.06/16,277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.65

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