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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.93, 24,469.41 and 5,221.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.93, 24,469.41 and 5,221.23 is: 7,828.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.93 : 24,469.41 = 5,221.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.93/24,469.41 = 5,221.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.93x = 24,469.41 × 5,221.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.93x = 127,760,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,760,417.57/16,320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.01

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