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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.08, 24,307.36 and 5,819.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.08, 24,307.36 and 5,819.36 is: 8,726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.08 : 24,307.36 = 5,819.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.08/24,307.36 = 5,819.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.08x = 24,307.36 × 5,819.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.08x = 141,453,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,453,278.49/16,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.25

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