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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.67, 24,469.88 and 5,220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.67, 24,469.88 and 5,220.05 is: 7,829.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.67 : 24,469.88 = 5,220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.67/24,469.88 = 5,220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.67x = 24,469.88 × 5,220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.67x = 127,733,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,733,848.64/16,313.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.87

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