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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.45, 24,382.01 and 5,158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.45, 24,382.01 and 5,158.89 is: 7,739.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.45 : 24,382.01 = 5,158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.45/24,382.01 = 5,158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.45x = 24,382.01 × 5,158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.45x = 125,784,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,784,120.47/16,252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,739.40

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