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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.57, 24,210.97 and 5,049.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.57, 24,210.97 and 5,049.05 is: 7,569.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.57 : 24,210.97 = 5,049.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.57/24,210.97 = 5,049.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.57x = 24,210.97 × 5,049.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.57x = 122,242,264.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,242,264.40/16,148.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,569.85

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