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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.18, 24,393.84 and 5,163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.18, 24,393.84 and 5,163.91 is: 7,746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.18 : 24,393.84 = 5,163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.18/24,393.84 = 5,163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.18x = 24,393.84 × 5,163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.18x = 125,967,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,967,594.31/16,261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,746.52

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