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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.98, 24,248.97 and 5,073.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.98, 24,248.97 and 5,073.53 is: 7,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.98 : 24,248.97 = 5,073.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.98/24,248.97 = 5,073.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.98x = 24,248.97 × 5,073.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.98x = 123,027,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,027,755.52/16,165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.29

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