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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.54, 24,444.62 and 5,206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.54, 24,444.62 and 5,206.62 is: 7,806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.54 : 24,444.62 = 5,206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.54/24,444.62 = 5,206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.54x = 24,444.62 × 5,206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.54x = 127,273,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,273,847.38/16,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.99

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