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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217, 24,328.70 and 5,125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217, 24,328.70 and 5,125.32 is: 7,688.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217 : 24,328.70 = 5,125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217/24,328.70 = 5,125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217x = 24,328.70 × 5,125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217x = 124,692,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,692,372.68/16,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,688.99

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