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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,139.51, 24,208.33 and 7,252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,139.51, 24,208.33 and 7,252.55 is: 10,878.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,139.51 : 24,208.33 = 7,252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,139.51/24,208.33 = 7,252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,139.51x = 24,208.33 × 7,252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,139.51x = 175,572,075.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,572,075.35/16,139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,878.40

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