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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.54, 24,068.46 and 4,955.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.54, 24,068.46 and 4,955.16 is: 7,430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.54 : 24,068.46 = 4,955.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.54/24,068.46 = 4,955.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.54x = 24,068.46 × 4,955.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.54x = 119,263,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,263,070.25/16,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.01

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