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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,093, 79,639.50 and 16,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,093, 79,639.50 and 16,157 is: 24,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,093 : 79,639.50 = 16,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,093/79,639.50 = 16,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,093x = 79,639.50 × 16,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,093x = 1,286,735,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,735,401.50/53,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,235.50

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