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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.51, 24,180.44 and 5,027.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.51, 24,180.44 and 5,027.25 is: 7,540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.51 : 24,180.44 = 5,027.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.51/24,180.44 = 5,027.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.51x = 24,180.44 × 5,027.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.51x = 121,561,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,561,091.85/16,121.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.31

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