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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.13, 24,014.11 and 4,913.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.13, 24,014.11 and 4,913.36 is: 7,370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.13 : 24,014.11 = 4,913.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.13/24,014.11 = 4,913.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.13x = 24,014.11 × 4,913.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.13x = 117,989,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,989,942.94/16,008.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,370.63

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