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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.36, 24,072.48 and 4,954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.36, 24,072.48 and 4,954.08 is: 7,431.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.36 : 24,072.48 = 4,954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.36/24,072.48 = 4,954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.36x = 24,072.48 × 4,954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.36x = 119,256,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,256,991.72/16,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.56

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