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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.79, 24,233.69 and 5,063.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.79, 24,233.69 and 5,063.34 is: 7,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.79 : 24,233.69 = 5,063.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.79/24,233.69 = 5,063.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.79x = 24,233.69 × 5,063.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.79x = 122,703,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,703,326.02/16,155.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.01

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