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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.81, 24,388.80 and 5,167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.81, 24,388.80 and 5,167.53 is: 7,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.81 : 24,388.80 = 5,167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.81/24,388.80 = 5,167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.81x = 24,388.80 × 5,167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.81x = 126,029,855.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,029,855.66/16,263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,749.10

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