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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.74, 24,082.26 and 4,964.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.74, 24,082.26 and 4,964.46 is: 7,443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.74 : 24,082.26 = 4,964.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.74/24,082.26 = 4,964.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.74x = 24,082.26 × 4,964.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.74x = 119,555,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,555,416.48/16,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.95

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