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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.67, 24,442.65 and 5,199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.67, 24,442.65 and 5,199.99 is: 7,801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.67 : 24,442.65 = 5,199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.67/24,442.65 = 5,199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.67x = 24,442.65 × 5,199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.67x = 127,101,535.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,101,535.57/16,292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,801.15

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