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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.03, 24,241.68 and 5,069.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.03, 24,241.68 and 5,069.43 is: 7,604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.03 : 24,241.68 = 5,069.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.03/24,241.68 = 5,069.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.03x = 24,241.68 × 5,069.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.03x = 122,891,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,891,499.84/16,161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.19

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