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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.67, 24,241.01 and 5,068.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.67, 24,241.01 and 5,068.25 is: 7,602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.67 : 24,241.01 = 5,068.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.67/24,241.01 = 5,068.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.67x = 24,241.01 × 5,068.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.67x = 122,859,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,859,534.19/16,160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.38

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