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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.76, 24,592.82 and 5,297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.76, 24,592.82 and 5,297.75 is: 7,947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.76 : 24,592.82 = 5,297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.76/24,592.82 = 5,297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.76x = 24,592.82 × 5,297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.76x = 130,286,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,286,462.70/16,393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,947.32

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