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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.52, 24,327.18 and 5,127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.52, 24,327.18 and 5,127.33 is: 7,690.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.52 : 24,327.18 = 5,127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.52/24,327.18 = 5,127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.52x = 24,327.18 × 5,127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.52x = 124,733,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,733,479.83/16,219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.33

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