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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.65, 24,243.98 and 5,070.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.65, 24,243.98 and 5,070.21 is: 7,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.65 : 24,243.98 = 5,070.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.65/24,243.98 = 5,070.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.65x = 24,243.98 × 5,070.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.65x = 122,922,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,922,030.44/16,162.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.31

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