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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.78, 24,009.59 and 4,913.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.78, 24,009.59 and 4,913.55 is: 7,369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.78 : 24,009.59 = 4,913.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.78/24,009.59 = 4,913.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.78x = 24,009.59 × 4,913.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.78x = 117,972,333.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,972,333.23/16,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,369.69

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