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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.03, 24,067.72 and 4,954.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.03, 24,067.72 and 4,954.66 is: 7,429.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.03 : 24,067.72 = 4,954.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.03/24,067.72 = 4,954.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.03x = 24,067.72 × 4,954.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.03x = 119,247,369.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,247,369.58/16,051.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.27

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