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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.80, 24,565.19 and 4,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.80, 24,565.19 and 4,064.80 is: 6,097.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.80 : 24,565.19 = 4,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.80/24,565.19 = 4,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.80x = 24,565.19 × 4,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.80x = 99,852,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,852,471.65/16,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.19

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