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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.19, 24,313.38 and 4,519.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.19, 24,313.38 and 4,519.41 is: 6,780.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.19 : 24,313.38 = 4,519.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.19/24,313.38 = 4,519.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.19x = 24,313.38 × 4,519.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.19x = 109,882,050.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,882,050.00/16,206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.25

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