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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.91, 24,386.63 and 5,164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.91, 24,386.63 and 5,164.23 is: 7,746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.91 : 24,386.63 = 5,164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.91/24,386.63 = 5,164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.91x = 24,386.63 × 5,164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.91x = 125,938,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,938,166.24/16,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,746.75

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