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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.52, 24,069.84 and 4,956.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.52, 24,069.84 and 4,956.06 is: 7,431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.52 : 24,069.84 = 4,956.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.52/24,069.84 = 4,956.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.52x = 24,069.84 × 4,956.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.52x = 119,291,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,291,571.23/16,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.33

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