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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.04, 24,312.96 and 5,115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.04, 24,312.96 and 5,115.84 is: 7,672.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.04 : 24,312.96 = 5,115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.04/24,312.96 = 5,115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.04x = 24,312.96 × 5,115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.04x = 124,381,213.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,381,213.29/16,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,672.62

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