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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.97, 24,241.86 and 5,070.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.97, 24,241.86 and 5,070.63 is: 7,603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.97 : 24,241.86 = 5,070.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.97/24,241.86 = 5,070.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.97x = 24,241.86 × 5,070.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.97x = 122,921,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,921,502.57/16,166.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,603.25

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