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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.94, 24,075.98 and 5,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.94, 24,075.98 and 5,663.26 is: 8,493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.94 : 24,075.98 = 5,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.94/24,075.98 = 5,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.94x = 24,075.98 × 5,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.94x = 136,348,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,348,534.49/16,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.15

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