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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.96, 24,242.22 and 5,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.96, 24,242.22 and 5,067.74 is: 7,601.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.96 : 24,242.22 = 5,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.96/24,242.22 = 5,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.96x = 24,242.22 × 5,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.96x = 122,853,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,853,328.59/16,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.86

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