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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.95, 24,012.50 and 4,913.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.95, 24,012.50 and 4,913.61 is: 7,371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.95 : 24,012.50 = 4,913.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.95/24,012.50 = 4,913.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.95x = 24,012.50 × 4,913.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.95x = 117,988,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,988,108.22/16,005.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.51

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