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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.96, 24,237.36 and 5,067.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.96, 24,237.36 and 5,067.63 is: 7,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.96 : 24,237.36 = 5,067.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.96/24,237.36 = 5,067.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.96x = 24,237.36 × 5,067.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.96x = 122,825,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,825,972.66/16,163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,598.76

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