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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.21, 24,553.86 and 5,276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.21, 24,553.86 and 5,276.71 is: 7,915.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.21 : 24,553.86 = 5,276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.21/24,553.86 = 5,276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.21x = 24,553.86 × 5,276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.21x = 129,563,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,563,598.60/16,369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,915.08

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