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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.66, 24,221.67 and 5,053.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.66, 24,221.67 and 5,053.90 is: 7,580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.66 : 24,221.67 = 5,053.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.66/24,221.67 = 5,053.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.66x = 24,221.67 × 5,053.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.66x = 122,413,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,413,898.01/16,147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.91

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