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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.76, 24,320.88 and 5,119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.76, 24,320.88 and 5,119.49 is: 7,680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.76 : 24,320.88 = 5,119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.76/24,320.88 = 5,119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.76x = 24,320.88 × 5,119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.76x = 124,510,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,510,380.35/16,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,680.25

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