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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.46, 24,242.52 and 5,070.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.46, 24,242.52 and 5,070.18 is: 7,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.46 : 24,242.52 = 5,070.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.46/24,242.52 = 5,070.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.46x = 24,242.52 × 5,070.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.46x = 122,913,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,913,940.05/16,169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.61

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