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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.47, 24,340.91 and 5,129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.47, 24,340.91 and 5,129.55 is: 7,695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.47 : 24,340.91 = 5,129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.47/24,340.91 = 5,129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.47x = 24,340.91 × 5,129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.47x = 124,857,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,857,889.24/16,225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.18

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