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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.26, 24,323.14 and 5,120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.26, 24,323.14 and 5,120.98 is: 7,682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.26 : 24,323.14 = 5,120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.26/24,323.14 = 5,120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.26x = 24,323.14 × 5,120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.26x = 124,558,313.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,558,313.48/16,213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.50

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