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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.80, 24,011.36 and 4,914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.80, 24,011.36 and 4,914.24 is: 7,371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.80 : 24,011.36 = 4,914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.80/24,011.36 = 4,914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.80x = 24,011.36 × 4,914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.80x = 117,997,585.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,997,585.77/16,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.26

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