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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017, 24,025.50 and 5,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017, 24,025.50 and 5,073 is: 7,609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017 : 24,025.50 = 5,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017/24,025.50 = 5,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017x = 24,025.50 × 5,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017x = 121,881,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,881,361.50/16,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,609.50

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