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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.28, 24,333.66 and 5,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.28, 24,333.66 and 5,128 is: 7,693.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.28 : 24,333.66 = 5,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.28/24,333.66 = 5,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.28x = 24,333.66 × 5,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.28x = 124,783,008.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,783,008.48/16,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.02

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