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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.28, 24,015.39 and 5,338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.28, 24,015.39 and 5,338.76 is: 8,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.28 : 24,015.39 = 5,338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.28/24,015.39 = 5,338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.28x = 24,015.39 × 5,338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.28x = 128,212,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,212,398.51/16,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.13

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