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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.66, 24,369.36 and 5,153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.66, 24,369.36 and 5,153.21 is: 7,730.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.66 : 24,369.36 = 5,153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.66/24,369.36 = 5,153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.66x = 24,369.36 × 5,153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.66x = 125,580,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,580,408.85/16,245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.09

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