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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.04, 24,220.80 and 5,053.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.04, 24,220.80 and 5,053.28 is: 7,580.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.04 : 24,220.80 = 5,053.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.04/24,220.80 = 5,053.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.04x = 24,220.80 × 5,053.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.04x = 122,394,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,394,484.22/16,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.00

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