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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.64, 24,169.71 and 5,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.64, 24,169.71 and 5,019.14 is: 7,529.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.64 : 24,169.71 = 5,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.64/24,169.71 = 5,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.64x = 24,169.71 × 5,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.64x = 121,311,158.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,311,158.25/16,111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.41

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