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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.92, 24,777.64 and 5,426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.92, 24,777.64 and 5,426.03 is: 8,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.92 : 24,777.64 = 5,426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.92/24,777.64 = 5,426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.92x = 24,777.64 × 5,426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.92x = 134,444,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,444,201.75/16,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,137.32

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