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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.76, 24,202.57 and 5,044.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.76, 24,202.57 and 5,044.73 is: 7,563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.76 : 24,202.57 = 5,044.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.76/24,202.57 = 5,044.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.76x = 24,202.57 × 5,044.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.76x = 122,095,457.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,095,457.12/16,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,563.01

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