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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203, 24,304.50 and 5,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203, 24,304.50 and 5,259 is: 7,888.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203 : 24,304.50 = 5,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203/24,304.50 = 5,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203x = 24,304.50 × 5,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203x = 127,817,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,817,365.50/16,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,888.50

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