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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.94, 24,373.29 and 5,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.94, 24,373.29 and 5,159.56 is: 7,736.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.94 : 24,373.29 = 5,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.94/24,373.29 = 5,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.94x = 24,373.29 × 5,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.94x = 125,755,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,755,452.15/16,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.45

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