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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,233, 79,849.62 and 16,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,233, 79,849.62 and 16,297 is: 24,445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,233 : 79,849.62 = 16,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,233/79,849.62 = 16,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,233x = 79,849.62 × 16,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,233x = 1,301,309,257.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,309,257.14/53,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,445.54

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