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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.14, 24,309.22 and 5,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.14, 24,309.22 and 5,113.70 is: 7,670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.14 : 24,309.22 = 5,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.14/24,309.22 = 5,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.14x = 24,309.22 × 5,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.14x = 124,309,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,309,923.98/16,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.54

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