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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.97, 24,230.94 and 5,061.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.97, 24,230.94 and 5,061.53 is: 7,592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.97 : 24,230.94 = 5,061.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.97/24,230.94 = 5,061.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.97x = 24,230.94 × 5,061.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.97x = 122,645,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,645,508.58/16,153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.29

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