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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.92, 24,281.96 and 5,095.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.92, 24,281.96 and 5,095.48 is: 7,643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.92 : 24,281.96 = 5,095.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.92/24,281.96 = 5,095.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.92x = 24,281.96 × 5,095.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.92x = 123,728,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,728,241.54/16,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.25

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