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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.64, 24,171.21 and 5,020.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.64, 24,171.21 and 5,020.14 is: 7,530.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.64 : 24,171.21 = 5,020.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.64/24,171.21 = 5,020.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.64x = 24,171.21 × 5,020.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.64x = 121,342,858.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,342,858.17/16,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,530.91

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