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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020, 24,033.09 and 4,924.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020, 24,033.09 and 4,924.71 is: 7,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020 : 24,033.09 = 4,924.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020/24,033.09 = 4,924.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020x = 24,033.09 × 4,924.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020x = 118,355,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,355,998.65/16,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.01

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