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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.14, 24,010.40 and 4,909.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.14, 24,010.40 and 4,909.16 is: 7,364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.14 : 24,010.40 = 4,909.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.14/24,010.40 = 4,909.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.14x = 24,010.40 × 4,909.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.14x = 117,870,750.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,870,750.67/16,005.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,364.56

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