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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.41, 24,381.03 and 5,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.41, 24,381.03 and 5,161 is: 7,741.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.41 : 24,381.03 = 5,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.41/24,381.03 = 5,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.41x = 24,381.03 × 5,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.41x = 125,830,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,830,495.83/16,253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.79

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