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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.67, 24,080.64 and 4,963.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.67, 24,080.64 and 4,963.30 is: 7,442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.67 : 24,080.64 = 4,963.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.67/24,080.64 = 4,963.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.67x = 24,080.64 × 4,963.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.67x = 119,519,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,519,440.51/16,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.21

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