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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.54, 24,541.73 and 5,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.54, 24,541.73 and 5,266.27 is: 7,900.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.54 : 24,541.73 = 5,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.54/24,541.73 = 5,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.54x = 24,541.73 × 5,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.54x = 129,243,227.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,243,227.41/16,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.66

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