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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.83, 24,314.99 and 5,117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.83, 24,314.99 and 5,117.85 is: 7,676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.83 : 24,314.99 = 5,117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.83/24,314.99 = 5,117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.83x = 24,314.99 × 5,117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.83x = 124,440,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,440,445.98/16,210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,676.38

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