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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.61, 24,446.19 and 5,204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.61, 24,446.19 and 5,204.15 is: 7,806.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.61 : 24,446.19 = 5,204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.61/24,446.19 = 5,204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.61x = 24,446.19 × 5,204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.61x = 127,221,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,221,517.46/16,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.15

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