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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.46, 24,003.13 and 4,908.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.46, 24,003.13 and 4,908.26 is: 7,362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.46 : 24,003.13 = 4,908.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.46/24,003.13 = 4,908.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.46x = 24,003.13 × 4,908.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.46x = 117,813,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,813,602.85/16,001.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,362.68

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