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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.97, 24,007.41 and 4,909.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.97, 24,007.41 and 4,909.02 is: 7,364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.97 : 24,007.41 = 4,909.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.97/24,007.41 = 4,909.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.97x = 24,007.41 × 4,909.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.97x = 117,852,855.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,852,855.84/16,001.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,364.90

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