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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.22, 24,091.14 and 4,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.22, 24,091.14 and 4,966.88 is: 7,451.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.22 : 24,091.14 = 4,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.22/24,091.14 = 4,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.22x = 24,091.14 × 4,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.22x = 119,657,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,657,801.44/16,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,451.03

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