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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.71, 24,554.61 and 5,277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.71, 24,554.61 and 5,277.21 is: 7,915.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.71 : 24,554.61 = 5,277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.71/24,554.61 = 5,277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.71x = 24,554.61 × 5,277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.71x = 129,579,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,579,833.44/16,369.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,915.83

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