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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.95, 24,707.21 and 5,377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.95, 24,707.21 and 5,377.59 is: 8,066.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.95 : 24,707.21 = 5,377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.95/24,707.21 = 5,377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.95x = 24,707.21 × 5,377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.95x = 132,865,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,865,218.54/16,470.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,066.64

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