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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.94, 24,236.35 and 5,066.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.94, 24,236.35 and 5,066.89 is: 7,595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.94 : 24,236.35 = 5,066.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.94/24,236.35 = 5,066.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.94x = 24,236.35 × 5,066.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.94x = 122,802,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,802,846.19/16,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.46

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