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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.62, 24,392.92 and 5,168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.62, 24,392.92 and 5,168.86 is: 7,752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.62 : 24,392.92 = 5,168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.62/24,392.92 = 5,168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.62x = 24,392.92 × 5,168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.62x = 126,083,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,083,588.47/16,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.49

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