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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.68, 24,374.73 and 5,155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.68, 24,374.73 and 5,155.90 is: 7,732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.68 : 24,374.73 = 5,155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.68/24,374.73 = 5,155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.68x = 24,374.73 × 5,155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.68x = 125,673,561.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,673,561.42/16,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,732.96

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