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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.64, 24,473.66 and 5,220.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.64, 24,473.66 and 5,220.33 is: 7,830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.64 : 24,473.66 = 5,220.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.64/24,473.66 = 5,220.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.64x = 24,473.66 × 5,220.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.64x = 127,760,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,760,555.41/16,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.08

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