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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.93, 24,230.91 and 5,060.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.93, 24,230.91 and 5,060.71 is: 7,591.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.93 : 24,230.91 = 5,060.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.93/24,230.91 = 5,060.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.93x = 24,230.91 × 5,060.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.93x = 122,625,608.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,625,608.55/16,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,591.07

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