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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.62, 24,098.03 and 4,967.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.62, 24,098.03 and 4,967.74 is: 7,452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.62 : 24,098.03 = 4,967.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.62/24,098.03 = 4,967.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.62x = 24,098.03 × 4,967.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.62x = 119,712,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,712,747.55/16,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,452.41

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