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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.83, 24,147.47 and 5,001.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.83, 24,147.47 and 5,001.91 is: 7,504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.83 : 24,147.47 = 5,001.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.83/24,147.47 = 5,001.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.83x = 24,147.47 × 5,001.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.83x = 120,783,386.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,783,386.29/16,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.02

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