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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.05, 24,005.76 and 4,761.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.05, 24,005.76 and 4,761.45 is: 7,141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.05 : 24,005.76 = 4,761.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.05/24,005.76 = 4,761.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.05x = 24,005.76 × 4,761.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.05x = 114,302,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,302,208.10/16,006.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.19

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