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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.83, 24,311.74 and 5,115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.83, 24,311.74 and 5,115.63 is: 7,673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.83 : 24,311.74 = 5,115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.83/24,311.74 = 5,115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.83x = 24,311.74 × 5,115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.83x = 124,369,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,369,866.50/16,207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,673.44

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