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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.67, 24,716.36 and 5,383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.67, 24,716.36 and 5,383.11 is: 8,075.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.67 : 24,716.36 = 5,383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.67/24,716.36 = 5,383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.67x = 24,716.36 × 5,383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.67x = 133,050,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,050,884.68/16,476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.11

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