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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.85, 24,382.31 and 5,156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.85, 24,382.31 and 5,156.55 is: 7,735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.85 : 24,382.31 = 5,156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.85/24,382.31 = 5,156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.85x = 24,382.31 × 5,156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.85x = 125,728,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,728,574.85/16,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.79

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