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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.81, 24,368.09 and 5,150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.81, 24,368.09 and 5,150.69 is: 7,726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.81 : 24,368.09 = 5,150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.81/24,368.09 = 5,150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.81x = 24,368.09 × 5,150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.81x = 125,512,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,512,329.89/16,244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.31

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