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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.89, 24,019.68 and 4,167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.89, 24,019.68 and 4,167.12 is: 6,250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.89 : 24,019.68 = 4,167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.89/24,019.68 = 4,167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.89x = 24,019.68 × 4,167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.89x = 100,092,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,092,888.92/16,012.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.77

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