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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.83, 24,036.95 and 4,931.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.83, 24,036.95 and 4,931.28 is: 7,397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.83 : 24,036.95 = 4,931.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.83/24,036.95 = 4,931.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.83x = 24,036.95 × 4,931.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.83x = 118,532,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,532,943.12/16,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,397.29

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