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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.76, 24,359.60 and 5,147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.76, 24,359.60 and 5,147.24 is: 7,721.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.76 : 24,359.60 = 5,147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.76/24,359.60 = 5,147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.76x = 24,359.60 × 5,147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.76x = 125,384,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,384,707.50/16,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,721.80

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