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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.74, 24,558.12 and 5,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.74, 24,558.12 and 5,277.06 is: 7,916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.74 : 24,558.12 = 5,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.74/24,558.12 = 5,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.74x = 24,558.12 × 5,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.74x = 129,594,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,594,672.73/16,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.72

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