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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.32, 24,307.86 and 5,115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.32, 24,307.86 and 5,115.94 is: 7,671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.32 : 24,307.86 = 5,115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.32/24,307.86 = 5,115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.32x = 24,307.86 × 5,115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.32x = 124,357,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,357,553.29/16,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,671.03

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