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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.91, 24,372.78 and 5,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.91, 24,372.78 and 5,155.50 is: 7,733.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.91 : 24,372.78 = 5,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.91/24,372.78 = 5,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.91x = 24,372.78 × 5,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.91x = 125,653,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,653,867.29/16,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.54

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