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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.80, 24,248.09 and 5,069.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.80, 24,248.09 and 5,069.49 is: 7,605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.80 : 24,248.09 = 5,069.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.80/24,248.09 = 5,069.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.80x = 24,248.09 × 5,069.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.80x = 122,925,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,925,424.43/16,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.45

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