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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.02, 24,327.93 and 5,127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.02, 24,327.93 and 5,127.83 is: 7,691.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.02 : 24,327.93 = 5,127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.02/24,327.93 = 5,127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.02x = 24,327.93 × 5,127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.02x = 124,749,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,749,489.29/16,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.08

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