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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.29, 24,553.92 and 5,277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.29, 24,553.92 and 5,277.63 is: 7,916.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.29 : 24,553.92 = 5,277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.29/24,553.92 = 5,277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.29x = 24,553.92 × 5,277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.29x = 129,586,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,586,432.52/16,369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.43

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