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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.98, 24,163.83 and 5,015.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.98, 24,163.83 and 5,015.14 is: 7,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.98 : 24,163.83 = 5,015.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.98/24,163.83 = 5,015.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.98x = 24,163.83 × 5,015.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.98x = 121,184,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,184,990.39/16,106.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,523.76

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