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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.27, 24,326.81 and 5,127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.27, 24,326.81 and 5,127.08 is: 7,689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.27 : 24,326.81 = 5,127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.27/24,326.81 = 5,127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.27x = 24,326.81 × 5,127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.27x = 124,725,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,725,379.38/16,219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,689.95

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