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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.58, 24,321.14 and 5,680.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.58, 24,321.14 and 5,680.19 is: 8,521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.58 : 24,321.14 = 5,680.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.58/24,321.14 = 5,680.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.58x = 24,321.14 × 5,680.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.58x = 138,148,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,148,574.61/16,212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,521.07

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