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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.37, 24,092.61 and 4,814.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.37, 24,092.61 and 4,814.26 is: 7,222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.37 : 24,092.61 = 4,814.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.37/24,092.61 = 4,814.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.37x = 24,092.61 × 4,814.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.37x = 115,988,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,988,088.62/16,059.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.46

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