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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,143.91, 76,727.94 and 16,083.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,143.91, 76,727.94 and 16,083.57 is: 24,129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,143.91 : 76,727.94 = 16,083.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,143.91/76,727.94 = 16,083.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,143.91x = 76,727.94 × 16,083.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,143.91x = 1,234,059,193.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,059,193.95/51,143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,129.15

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