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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.44, 24,371.04 and 5,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.44, 24,371.04 and 5,158.06 is: 7,734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.44 : 24,371.04 = 5,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.44/24,371.04 = 5,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.44x = 24,371.04 × 5,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.44x = 125,707,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,707,286.58/16,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,734.20

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