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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.80, 24,151.24 and 5,003.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.80, 24,151.24 and 5,003.51 is: 7,505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.80 : 24,151.24 = 5,003.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.80/24,151.24 = 5,003.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.80x = 24,151.24 × 5,003.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.80x = 120,840,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,840,970.85/16,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,505.74

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