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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.52, 24,002.82 and 4,907.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.52, 24,002.82 and 4,907.22 is: 7,361.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.52 : 24,002.82 = 4,907.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.52/24,002.82 = 4,907.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.52x = 24,002.82 × 4,907.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.52x = 117,787,118.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,787,118.36/16,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.00

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