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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.67, 24,311.24 and 5,112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.67, 24,311.24 and 5,112.11 is: 7,669.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.67 : 24,311.24 = 5,112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.67/24,311.24 = 5,112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.67x = 24,311.24 × 5,112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.67x = 124,281,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,281,787.50/16,205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.03

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