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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.62, 24,225.92 and 5,058.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.62, 24,225.92 and 5,058.17 is: 7,587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.62 : 24,225.92 = 5,058.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.62/24,225.92 = 5,058.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.62x = 24,225.92 × 5,058.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.62x = 122,538,874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,538,874.64/16,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,587.26

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