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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.29, 24,228.13 and 5,054.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.29, 24,228.13 and 5,054.77 is: 7,583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.29 : 24,228.13 = 5,054.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.29/24,228.13 = 5,054.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.29x = 24,228.13 × 5,054.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.29x = 122,467,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,467,624.68/16,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,583.00

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