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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.59, 24,381.03 and 5,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.59, 24,381.03 and 5,158.64 is: 7,739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.59 : 24,381.03 = 5,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.59/24,381.03 = 5,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.59x = 24,381.03 × 5,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.59x = 125,772,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,772,834.69/16,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,739.11

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