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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.78, 24,073.50 and 5,518.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.78, 24,073.50 and 5,518.68 is: 8,278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.78 : 24,073.50 = 5,518.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.78/24,073.50 = 5,518.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.78x = 24,073.50 × 5,518.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.78x = 132,853,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,853,942.98/16,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.13

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