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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.40, 24,349.94 and 5,140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.40, 24,349.94 and 5,140.10 is: 7,710.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.40 : 24,349.94 = 5,140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.40/24,349.94 = 5,140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.40x = 24,349.94 × 5,140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.40x = 125,161,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,161,126.59/16,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.10

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