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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.28, 24,553.40 and 5,125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.28, 24,553.40 and 5,125.73 is: 7,688.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.28 : 24,553.40 = 5,125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.28/24,553.40 = 5,125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.28x = 24,553.40 × 5,125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.28x = 125,853,950.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,853,950.59/16,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,688.89

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