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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.67, 24,167.46 and 5,018.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.67, 24,167.46 and 5,018.99 is: 7,528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.67 : 24,167.46 = 5,018.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.67/24,167.46 = 5,018.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.67x = 24,167.46 × 5,018.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.67x = 121,296,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,296,240.07/16,111.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.47

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