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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.30, 24,006.80 and 4,910.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.30, 24,006.80 and 4,910.75 is: 7,366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.30 : 24,006.80 = 4,910.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.30/24,006.80 = 4,910.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.30x = 24,006.80 × 4,910.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.30x = 117,891,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,891,248.51/16,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,366.23

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