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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.71, 24,149.57 and 5,007.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.71, 24,149.57 and 5,007.11 is: 7,510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.71 : 24,149.57 = 5,007.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.71/24,149.57 = 5,007.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.71x = 24,149.57 × 5,007.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.71x = 120,919,407.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,919,407.66/16,099.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.66

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