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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.61, 24,333.30 and 5,131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.61, 24,333.30 and 5,131.41 is: 7,696.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.61 : 24,333.30 = 5,131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.61/24,333.30 = 5,131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.61x = 24,333.30 × 5,131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.61x = 124,864,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,864,138.95/16,223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.45

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