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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.50, 24,566.41 and 4,065.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.50, 24,566.41 and 4,065.50 is: 6,098.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.50 : 24,566.41 = 4,065.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.50/24,566.41 = 4,065.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.50x = 24,566.41 × 4,065.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.50x = 99,874,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,874,739.86/16,377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.29

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