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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.06, 24,157.80 and 5,014.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.06, 24,157.80 and 5,014.75 is: 7,519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.06 : 24,157.80 = 5,014.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.06/24,157.80 = 5,014.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.06x = 24,157.80 × 5,014.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.06x = 121,145,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,145,327.55/16,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.39

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