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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.93, 24,186.53 and 5,030.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.93, 24,186.53 and 5,030.34 is: 7,545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.93 : 24,186.53 = 5,030.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.93/24,186.53 = 5,030.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.93x = 24,186.53 × 5,030.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.93x = 121,666,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,666,542.36/16,124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.25

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