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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.64, 24,760.84 and 5,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.64, 24,760.84 and 5,417.28 is: 8,123.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.64 : 24,760.84 = 5,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.64/24,760.84 = 5,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.64x = 24,760.84 × 5,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.64x = 134,136,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,136,403.32/16,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,123.26

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