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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.82, 24,307.11 and 5,115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.82, 24,307.11 and 5,115.44 is: 7,670.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.82 : 24,307.11 = 5,115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.82/24,307.11 = 5,115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.82x = 24,307.11 × 5,115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.82x = 124,341,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,341,562.78/16,210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.28

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