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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.99, 24,253.48 and 5,076.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.99, 24,253.48 and 5,076.55 is: 7,614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.99 : 24,253.48 = 5,076.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.99/24,253.48 = 5,076.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.99x = 24,253.48 × 5,076.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.99x = 123,123,943.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,123,943.79/16,168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,614.82

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