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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.16, 24,113.73 and 7,074.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.16, 24,113.73 and 7,074.47 is: 10,601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.16 : 24,113.73 = 7,074.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.16/24,113.73 = 7,074.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.16x = 24,113.73 × 7,074.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.16x = 170,591,946.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,591,946.29/16,091.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.60

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