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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.27, 24,332.81 and 5,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.27, 24,332.81 and 5,124.44 is: 7,687.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.27 : 24,332.81 = 5,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.27/24,332.81 = 5,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.27x = 24,332.81 × 5,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.27x = 124,692,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,692,060.09/16,220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.42

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