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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.93, 24,232.41 and 5,061.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.93, 24,232.41 and 5,061.71 is: 7,592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.93 : 24,232.41 = 5,061.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.93/24,232.41 = 5,061.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.93x = 24,232.41 × 5,061.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.93x = 122,657,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,657,432.02/16,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.57

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