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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.93, 24,301.51 and 5,108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.93, 24,301.51 and 5,108.51 is: 7,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.93 : 24,301.51 = 5,108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.93/24,301.51 = 5,108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.93x = 24,301.51 × 5,108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.93x = 124,144,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,144,506.85/16,200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,662.80

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