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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.62, 24,333.06 and 5,126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.62, 24,333.06 and 5,126.97 is: 7,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.62 : 24,333.06 = 5,126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.62/24,333.06 = 5,126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.62x = 24,333.06 × 5,126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.62x = 124,754,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,754,868.63/16,219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.60

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