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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.76, 24,404.94 and 5,172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.76, 24,404.94 and 5,172.86 is: 7,759.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.76 : 24,404.94 = 5,172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.76/24,404.94 = 5,172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.76x = 24,404.94 × 5,172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.76x = 126,243,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,243,202.97/16,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,759.85

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