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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.91, 24,710.30 and 5,377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.91, 24,710.30 and 5,377.62 is: 8,067.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.91 : 24,710.30 = 5,377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.91/24,710.30 = 5,377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.91x = 24,710.30 × 5,377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.91x = 132,882,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,882,603.49/16,470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.71

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