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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.53, 24,233.31 and 5,063.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.53, 24,233.31 and 5,063.09 is: 7,594.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.53 : 24,233.31 = 5,063.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.53/24,233.31 = 5,063.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.53x = 24,233.31 × 5,063.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.53x = 122,695,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,695,342.44/16,155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.63

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