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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.67, 24,063.66 and 4,946.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.67, 24,063.66 and 4,946.12 is: 7,420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.67 : 24,063.66 = 4,946.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.67/24,063.66 = 4,946.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.67x = 24,063.66 × 4,946.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.67x = 119,021,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,021,629.68/16,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.45

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