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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.02, 24,332.44 and 5,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.02, 24,332.44 and 5,124.20 is: 7,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.02 : 24,332.44 = 5,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.02/24,332.44 = 5,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.02x = 24,332.44 × 5,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.02x = 124,684,289.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,684,289.05/16,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.06

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