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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.27, 24,346.70 and 5,135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.27, 24,346.70 and 5,135.14 is: 7,704.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.27 : 24,346.70 = 5,135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.27/24,346.70 = 5,135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.27x = 24,346.70 × 5,135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.27x = 125,023,713.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,023,713.04/16,228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,704.07

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