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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.47, 24,525.38 and 5,821.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.47, 24,525.38 and 5,821.07 is: 8,730.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.47 : 24,525.38 = 5,821.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.47/24,525.38 = 5,821.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.47x = 24,525.38 × 5,821.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.47x = 142,763,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,763,845.68/16,351.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,730.95

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