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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.46, 24,068.95 and 4,954.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.46, 24,068.95 and 4,954.51 is: 7,431.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.46 : 24,068.95 = 4,954.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.46/24,068.95 = 4,954.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.46x = 24,068.95 × 4,954.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.46x = 119,249,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,249,853.46/16,047.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.07

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