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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.94, 23,994.99 and 4,905.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.94, 23,994.99 and 4,905.96 is: 7,356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.94 : 23,994.99 = 4,905.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.94/23,994.99 = 4,905.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.94x = 23,994.99 × 4,905.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.94x = 117,718,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,718,461.14/16,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.51

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