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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.33, 24,315.74 and 5,118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.33, 24,315.74 and 5,118.35 is: 7,677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.33 : 24,315.74 = 5,118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.33/24,315.74 = 5,118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.33x = 24,315.74 × 5,118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.33x = 124,456,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,456,442.24/16,211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,677.13

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