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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.44, 24,303.66 and 5,109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.44, 24,303.66 and 5,109.99 is: 7,664.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.44 : 24,303.66 = 5,109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.44/24,303.66 = 5,109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.44x = 24,303.66 × 5,109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.44x = 124,191,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,191,542.58/16,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.99

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