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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.52, 24,561.84 and 5,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.52, 24,561.84 and 5,277.24 is: 7,916.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.52 : 24,561.84 = 5,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.52/24,561.84 = 5,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.52x = 24,561.84 × 5,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.52x = 129,618,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,618,724.52/16,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.36

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