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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.40, 24,391.98 and 5,168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.40, 24,391.98 and 5,168.96 is: 7,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.40 : 24,391.98 = 5,168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.40/24,391.98 = 5,168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.40x = 24,391.98 × 5,168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.40x = 126,081,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,081,168.94/16,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,753.40

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