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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.20, 24,546.60 and 5,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.20, 24,546.60 and 5,977.20 is: 8,966.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.20 : 24,546.60 = 5,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.20/24,546.60 = 5,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.20x = 24,546.60 × 5,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.20x = 146,719,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,719,937.52/16,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.46

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