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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.23, 24,015.30 and 4,916.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.23, 24,015.30 and 4,916.65 is: 7,374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.23 : 24,015.30 = 4,916.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.23/24,015.30 = 4,916.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.23x = 24,015.30 × 4,916.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.23x = 118,074,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,074,824.75/16,010.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.96

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