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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.74, 24,379.61 and 5,159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.74, 24,379.61 and 5,159.99 is: 7,739.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.74 : 24,379.61 = 5,159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.74/24,379.61 = 5,159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.74x = 24,379.61 × 5,159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.74x = 125,798,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,798,434.81/16,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,739.19

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