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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.28, 24,564.99 and 5,281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.28, 24,564.99 and 5,281.72 is: 7,923.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.28 : 24,564.99 = 5,281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.28/24,564.99 = 5,281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.28x = 24,564.99 × 5,281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.28x = 129,745,398.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,745,398.98/16,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,923.25

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