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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.30, 24,251.97 and 5,074.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.30, 24,251.97 and 5,074.43 is: 7,611.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.30 : 24,251.97 = 5,074.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.30/24,251.97 = 5,074.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.30x = 24,251.97 × 5,074.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.30x = 123,064,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,064,802.87/16,167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.96

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