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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.76, 24,222.22 and 5,054.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.76, 24,222.22 and 5,054.14 is: 7,580.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.76 : 24,222.22 = 5,054.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.76/24,222.22 = 5,054.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.76x = 24,222.22 × 5,054.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.76x = 122,422,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,422,490.99/16,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.92

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