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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.38, 24,257.08 and 5,079.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.38, 24,257.08 and 5,079.04 is: 7,618.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.38 : 24,257.08 = 5,079.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.38/24,257.08 = 5,079.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.38x = 24,257.08 × 5,079.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.38x = 123,202,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,202,679.60/16,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,618.56

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