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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.27, 24,082.11 and 4,958.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.27, 24,082.11 and 4,958.71 is: 7,439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.27 : 24,082.11 = 4,958.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.27/24,082.11 = 4,958.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.27x = 24,082.11 × 4,958.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.27x = 119,416,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,416,139.47/16,052.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.21

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