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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.39, 24,320.10 and 5,681.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.39, 24,320.10 and 5,681.19 is: 8,522.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.39 : 24,320.10 = 5,681.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.39/24,320.10 = 5,681.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.39x = 24,320.10 × 5,681.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.39x = 138,167,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,167,052.67/16,211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.84

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