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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.88, 24,305.68 and 5,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.88, 24,305.68 and 5,108 is: 7,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.88 : 24,305.68 = 5,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.88/24,305.68 = 5,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.88x = 24,305.68 × 5,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.88x = 124,153,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,153,413.44/16,200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.37

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