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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.06, 24,561.34 and 4,687.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.06, 24,561.34 and 4,687.55 is: 7,030.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.06 : 24,561.34 = 4,687.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.06/24,561.34 = 4,687.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.06x = 24,561.34 × 4,687.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.06x = 115,132,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,132,374.79/16,377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.10

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