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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.55, 24,245.28 and 5,070.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.55, 24,245.28 and 5,070.29 is: 7,605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.55 : 24,245.28 = 5,070.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.55/24,245.28 = 5,070.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.55x = 24,245.28 × 5,070.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.55x = 122,930,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,930,479.50/16,163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.41

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