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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.67, 24,550.66 and 5,276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.67, 24,550.66 and 5,276.82 is: 7,910.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.67 : 24,550.66 = 5,276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.67/24,550.66 = 5,276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.67x = 24,550.66 × 5,276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.67x = 129,549,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,549,413.70/16,377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,910.12

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