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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,516.81, 24,777.09 and 5,991.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,516.81, 24,777.09 and 5,991.77 is: 8,988.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,516.81 : 24,777.09 = 5,991.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,516.81/24,777.09 = 5,991.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,516.81x = 24,777.09 × 5,991.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,516.81x = 148,458,686.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,458,686.49/16,516.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,988.34

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