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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,405.97, 24,603.77 and 5,310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,405.97, 24,603.77 and 5,310.08 is: 7,963.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,405.97 : 24,603.77 = 5,310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,405.97/24,603.77 = 5,310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,405.97x = 24,603.77 × 5,310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,405.97x = 130,647,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,647,837.43/16,405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,963.44

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