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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.13, 24,006.35 and 4,910.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.13, 24,006.35 and 4,910.88 is: 7,366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.13 : 24,006.35 = 4,910.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.13/24,006.35 = 4,910.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.13x = 24,006.35 × 4,910.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.13x = 117,892,304.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,892,304.09/16,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,366.37

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