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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.92, 24,154.26 and 5,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.92, 24,154.26 and 5,011 is: 7,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.92 : 24,154.26 = 5,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.92/24,154.26 = 5,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.92x = 24,154.26 × 5,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.92x = 121,036,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,036,996.86/16,103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.00

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