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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.46, 24,014.52 and 4,916.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.46, 24,014.52 and 4,916.22 is: 7,373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.46 : 24,014.52 = 4,916.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.46/24,014.52 = 4,916.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.46x = 24,014.52 × 4,916.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.46x = 118,060,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,060,663.51/16,010.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,373.97

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