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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.62, 23,997.51 and 4,907.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.62, 23,997.51 and 4,907.63 is: 7,359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.62 : 23,997.51 = 4,907.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.62/23,997.51 = 4,907.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.62x = 23,997.51 × 4,907.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.62x = 117,770,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,770,960.00/16,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.02

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