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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.58, 24,063.78 and 4,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.58, 24,063.78 and 4,947.26 is: 7,420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.58 : 24,063.78 = 4,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.58/24,063.78 = 4,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.58x = 24,063.78 × 4,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.58x = 119,049,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,049,776.24/16,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.40

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