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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.44, 23,994.24 and 4,905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.44, 23,994.24 and 4,905.46 is: 7,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.44 : 23,994.24 = 4,905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.44/23,994.24 = 4,905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.44x = 23,994.24 × 4,905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.44x = 117,702,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,702,784.55/16,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.76

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