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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.91, 24,544.95 and 5,119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.91, 24,544.95 and 5,119.26 is: 7,679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.91 : 24,544.95 = 5,119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.91/24,544.95 = 5,119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.91x = 24,544.95 × 5,119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.91x = 125,651,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,651,980.74/16,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.07

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