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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.97, 24,329.84 and 5,135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.97, 24,329.84 and 5,135.45 is: 7,700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.97 : 24,329.84 = 5,135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.97/24,329.84 = 5,135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.97x = 24,329.84 × 5,135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.97x = 124,944,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,944,529.50/16,225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,700.28

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