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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.91, 24,242.09 and 5,067.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.91, 24,242.09 and 5,067.36 is: 7,601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.91 : 24,242.09 = 5,067.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.91/24,242.09 = 5,067.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.91x = 24,242.09 × 5,067.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.91x = 122,843,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,843,371.85/16,159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.74

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