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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.45, 24,316.74 and 5,114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.45, 24,316.74 and 5,114.07 is: 7,671.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.45 : 24,316.74 = 5,114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.45/24,316.74 = 5,114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.45x = 24,316.74 × 5,114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.45x = 124,357,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,357,510.53/16,209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,671.91

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