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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.58, 24,357.08 and 5,145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.58, 24,357.08 and 5,145.08 is: 7,717.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.58 : 24,357.08 = 5,145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.58/24,357.08 = 5,145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.58x = 24,357.08 × 5,145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.58x = 125,319,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,319,200.43/16,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.85

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