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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,278.45, 24,419.51 and 5,182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,278.45, 24,419.51 and 5,182.47 is: 7,774.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,278.45 : 24,419.51 = 5,182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,278.45/24,419.51 = 5,182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,278.45x = 24,419.51 × 5,182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,278.45x = 126,553,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,553,352.08/16,278.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.29

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