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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.03, 24,246.06 and 5,071.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.03, 24,246.06 and 5,071.71 is: 7,607.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.03 : 24,246.06 = 5,071.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.03/24,246.06 = 5,071.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.03x = 24,246.06 × 5,071.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.03x = 122,968,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,968,984.96/16,164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.57

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