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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.06, 24,241.62 and 5,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.06, 24,241.62 and 5,068.04 is: 7,602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.06 : 24,241.62 = 5,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.06/24,241.62 = 5,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.06x = 24,241.62 × 5,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.06x = 122,857,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,857,499.82/16,161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.07

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