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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.67, 24,566.51 and 4,065.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.67, 24,566.51 and 4,065.67 is: 6,098.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.67 : 24,566.51 = 4,065.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.67/24,566.51 = 4,065.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.67x = 24,566.51 × 4,065.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.67x = 99,879,302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,879,302.38/16,377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.51

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