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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.67, 24,168.96 and 5,019.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.67, 24,168.96 and 5,019.99 is: 7,529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.67 : 24,168.96 = 5,019.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.67/24,168.96 = 5,019.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.67x = 24,168.96 × 5,019.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.67x = 121,327,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,327,937.51/16,112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.97

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