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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.50, 24,317.26 and 5,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.50, 24,317.26 and 5,267.50 is: 7,901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.50 : 24,317.26 = 5,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.50/24,317.26 = 5,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.50x = 24,317.26 × 5,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.50x = 128,091,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,091,167.05/16,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,901.25

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