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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.67, 24,713.73 and 5,382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.67, 24,713.73 and 5,382.27 is: 8,073.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.67 : 24,713.73 = 5,382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.67/24,713.73 = 5,382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.67x = 24,713.73 × 5,382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.67x = 133,015,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,015,967.57/16,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,073.48

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