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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.53, 24,252.81 and 5,076.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.53, 24,252.81 and 5,076.21 is: 7,614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.53 : 24,252.81 = 5,076.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.53/24,252.81 = 5,076.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.53x = 24,252.81 × 5,076.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.53x = 123,112,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,112,356.65/16,168.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,614.32

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