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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.41, 24,246.63 and 5,071.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.41, 24,246.63 and 5,071.05 is: 7,606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.41 : 24,246.63 = 5,071.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.41/24,246.63 = 5,071.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.41x = 24,246.63 × 5,071.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.41x = 122,955,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,955,873.06/16,164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.58

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