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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.73, 24,385.77 and 5,163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.73, 24,385.77 and 5,163.18 is: 7,744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.73 : 24,385.77 = 5,163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.73/24,385.77 = 5,163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.73x = 24,385.77 × 5,163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.73x = 125,908,119.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,908,119.95/16,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.98

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