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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.48, 24,012.12 and 4,914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.48, 24,012.12 and 4,914.28 is: 7,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.48 : 24,012.12 = 4,914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.48/24,012.12 = 4,914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.48x = 24,012.12 × 4,914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.48x = 118,002,281.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,002,281.07/16,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.70

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