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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.47, 24,006.66 and 4,908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.47, 24,006.66 and 4,908.52 is: 7,364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.47 : 24,006.66 = 4,908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.47/24,006.66 = 4,908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.47x = 24,006.66 × 4,908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.47x = 117,837,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,837,170.74/16,001.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,364.15

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