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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.07, 24,211.72 and 5,049.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.07, 24,211.72 and 5,049.55 is: 7,570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.07 : 24,211.72 = 5,049.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.07/24,211.72 = 5,049.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.07x = 24,211.72 × 5,049.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.07x = 122,258,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,258,144.42/16,149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.60

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