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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.93, 24,066.99 and 4,947.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.93, 24,066.99 and 4,947.03 is: 7,421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.93 : 24,066.99 = 4,947.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.93/24,066.99 = 4,947.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.93x = 24,066.99 × 4,947.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.93x = 119,060,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,060,121.54/16,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.35

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