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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,160.96, 79,739.52 and 16,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,160.96, 79,739.52 and 16,224 is: 24,335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,160.96 : 79,739.52 = 16,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,160.96/79,739.52 = 16,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,160.96x = 79,739.52 × 16,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,160.96x = 1,293,693,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,693,972.48/53,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,335.41

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