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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.53, 24,066.97 and 4,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.53, 24,066.97 and 4,954.16 is: 7,428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.53 : 24,066.97 = 4,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.53/24,066.97 = 4,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.53x = 24,066.97 × 4,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.53x = 119,231,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,231,620.10/16,050.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.52

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