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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.82, 24,036.96 and 4,929.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.82, 24,036.96 and 4,929.26 is: 7,394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.82 : 24,036.96 = 4,929.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.82/24,036.96 = 4,929.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.82x = 24,036.96 × 4,929.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.82x = 118,484,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,484,425.45/16,022.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.73

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