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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.64, 24,047.79 and 4,784.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.64, 24,047.79 and 4,784.34 is: 7,177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.64 : 24,047.79 = 4,784.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.64/24,047.79 = 4,784.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.64x = 24,047.79 × 4,784.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.64x = 115,052,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,052,830.82/16,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.95

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