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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.62, 24,703.80 and 5,371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.62, 24,703.80 and 5,371.56 is: 8,058.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.62 : 24,703.80 = 5,371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.62/24,703.80 = 5,371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.62x = 24,703.80 × 5,371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.62x = 132,697,943.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,697,943.93/16,467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.12

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