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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.11, 24,072.97 and 4,954.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.11, 24,072.97 and 4,954.75 is: 7,432.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.11 : 24,072.97 = 4,954.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.11/24,072.97 = 4,954.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.11x = 24,072.97 × 4,954.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.11x = 119,275,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,275,475.54/16,047.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.83

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