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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.55, 24,564.82 and 4,064.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.55, 24,564.82 and 4,064.55 is: 6,096.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.55 : 24,564.82 = 4,064.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.55/24,564.82 = 4,064.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.55x = 24,564.82 × 4,064.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.55x = 99,844,806.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,844,806.15/16,376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.82

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