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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.47, 24,382.55 and 5,162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.47, 24,382.55 and 5,162.03 is: 7,743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.47 : 24,382.55 = 5,162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.47/24,382.55 = 5,162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.47x = 24,382.55 × 5,162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.47x = 125,863,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,863,437.00/16,254.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,743.31

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