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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.64, 24,179.84 and 5,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.64, 24,179.84 and 5,030.16 is: 7,542.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.64 : 24,179.84 = 5,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.64/24,179.84 = 5,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.64x = 24,179.84 × 5,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.64x = 121,628,463.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,628,463.97/16,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.08

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