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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.46, 24,233.52 and 5,064.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.46, 24,233.52 and 5,064.18 is: 7,592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.46 : 24,233.52 = 5,064.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.46/24,233.52 = 5,064.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.46x = 24,233.52 × 5,064.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.46x = 122,722,907.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,722,907.31/16,163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.61

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