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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.69, 24,317.53 and 5,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.69, 24,317.53 and 5,119.24 is: 7,678.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.69 : 24,317.53 = 5,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.69/24,317.53 = 5,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.69x = 24,317.53 × 5,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.69x = 124,487,272.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,487,272.28/16,211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,678.86

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