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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.63, 24,241.74 and 5,068.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.63, 24,241.74 and 5,068.07 is: 7,601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.63 : 24,241.74 = 5,068.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.63/24,241.74 = 5,068.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.63x = 24,241.74 × 5,068.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.63x = 122,858,714.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,858,714.03/16,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.88

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