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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.05, 24,351.08 and 5,141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.05, 24,351.08 and 5,141.53 is: 7,713.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.05 : 24,351.08 = 5,141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.05/24,351.08 = 5,141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.05x = 24,351.08 × 5,141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.05x = 125,201,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,201,808.35/16,232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,713.25

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