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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.52, 24,564.76 and 4,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.52, 24,564.76 and 4,064.52 is: 6,096.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.52 : 24,564.76 = 4,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.52/24,564.76 = 4,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.52x = 24,564.76 × 4,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.52x = 99,843,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,843,958.32/16,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.78

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