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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.62, 24,188.79 and 5,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.62, 24,188.79 and 5,030.48 is: 7,547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.62 : 24,188.79 = 5,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.62/24,188.79 = 5,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.62x = 24,188.79 × 5,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.62x = 121,681,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,681,224.32/16,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,547.24

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