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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.77, 24,555.53 and 5,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.77, 24,555.53 and 5,277.52 is: 7,916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.77 : 24,555.53 = 5,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.77/24,555.53 = 5,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.77x = 24,555.53 × 5,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.77x = 129,592,300.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,592,300.69/16,370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.08

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