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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.83, 24,310.24 and 5,114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.83, 24,310.24 and 5,114.63 is: 7,671.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.83 : 24,310.24 = 5,114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.83/24,310.24 = 5,114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.83x = 24,310.24 × 5,114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.83x = 124,337,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,337,882.81/16,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,671.94

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