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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.87, 24,372.67 and 5,155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.87, 24,372.67 and 5,155.43 is: 7,733.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.87 : 24,372.67 = 5,155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.87/24,372.67 = 5,155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.87x = 24,372.67 × 5,155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.87x = 125,651,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,651,594.10/16,247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.42

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