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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.63, 24,505.62 and 5,238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.63, 24,505.62 and 5,238.63 is: 7,858.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.63 : 24,505.62 = 5,238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.63/24,505.62 = 5,238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.63x = 24,505.62 × 5,238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.63x = 128,375,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,375,876.10/16,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.64

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