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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.08, 24,084.92 and 4,962.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.08, 24,084.92 and 4,962.74 is: 7,444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.08 : 24,084.92 = 4,962.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.08/24,084.92 = 4,962.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.08x = 24,084.92 × 4,962.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.08x = 119,527,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,527,087.86/16,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.82

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