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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.90, 24,242.88 and 5,069.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.90, 24,242.88 and 5,069.46 is: 7,604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.90 : 24,242.88 = 5,069.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.90/24,242.88 = 5,069.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.90x = 24,242.88 × 5,069.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.90x = 122,898,310.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,898,310.44/16,161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.20

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