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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.43, 24,709.08 and 5,377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.43, 24,709.08 and 5,377.75 is: 8,067.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.43 : 24,709.08 = 5,377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.43/24,709.08 = 5,377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.43x = 24,709.08 × 5,377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.43x = 132,879,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,879,213.36/16,470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.75

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