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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.97, 24,344.34 and 5,138.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.97, 24,344.34 and 5,138.79 is: 7,707.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.97 : 24,344.34 = 5,138.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.97/24,344.34 = 5,138.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.97x = 24,344.34 × 5,138.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.97x = 125,100,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,100,450.95/16,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,707.52

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