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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.91, 24,370.14 and 5,153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.91, 24,370.14 and 5,153.23 is: 7,730.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.91 : 24,370.14 = 5,153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.91/24,370.14 = 5,153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.91x = 24,370.14 × 5,153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.91x = 125,584,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,584,936.55/16,245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.25

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