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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.92, 24,553.36 and 5,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.92, 24,553.36 and 5,277.25 is: 7,915.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.92 : 24,553.36 = 5,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.92/24,553.36 = 5,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.92x = 24,553.36 × 5,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.92x = 129,574,256.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,574,256.35/16,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,915.87

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