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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.68, 24,251.82 and 5,074.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.68, 24,251.82 and 5,074.10 is: 7,611.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.68 : 24,251.82 = 5,074.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.68/24,251.82 = 5,074.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.68x = 24,251.82 × 5,074.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.68x = 123,056,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,056,159.86/16,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.24

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