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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.80, 24,047.40 and 4,785.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.80, 24,047.40 and 4,785.25 is: 7,178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.80 : 24,047.40 = 4,785.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.80/24,047.40 = 4,785.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.80x = 24,047.40 × 4,785.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.80x = 115,072,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,072,791.63/16,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,178.23

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