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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.91, 24,449.68 and 5,209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.91, 24,449.68 and 5,209.99 is: 7,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.91 : 24,449.68 = 5,209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.91/24,449.68 = 5,209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.91x = 24,449.68 × 5,209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.91x = 127,382,588.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,382,588.30/16,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,812.05

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