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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.62, 24,242.44 and 5,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.62, 24,242.44 and 5,069.18 is: 7,603.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.62 : 24,242.44 = 5,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.62/24,242.44 = 5,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.62x = 24,242.44 × 5,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.62x = 122,889,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,889,145.44/16,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,603.76

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