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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.53, 24,553.77 and 5,125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.53, 24,553.77 and 5,125.98 is: 7,689.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.53 : 24,553.77 = 5,125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.53/24,553.77 = 5,125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.53x = 24,553.77 × 5,125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.53x = 125,862,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,862,133.94/16,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,689.28

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