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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,173, 79,759.50 and 16,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,173, 79,759.50 and 16,237 is: 24,355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,173 : 79,759.50 = 16,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,173/79,759.50 = 16,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,173x = 79,759.50 × 16,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,173x = 1,295,055,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,055,001.50/53,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,355.50

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