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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.89, 24,015.71 and 4,917.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.89, 24,015.71 and 4,917.01 is: 7,375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.89 : 24,015.71 = 4,917.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.89/24,015.71 = 4,917.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.89x = 24,015.71 × 4,917.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.89x = 118,085,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,085,461.64/16,010.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.32

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