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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.74, 24,393.22 and 5,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.74, 24,393.22 and 5,170.44 is: 7,753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.74 : 24,393.22 = 5,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.74/24,393.22 = 5,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.74x = 24,393.22 × 5,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.74x = 126,123,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,123,758.97/16,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,753.48

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