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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.70, 24,086.90 and 4,965.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.70, 24,086.90 and 4,965.62 is: 7,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.70 : 24,086.90 = 4,965.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.70/24,086.90 = 4,965.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.70x = 24,086.90 × 4,965.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.70x = 119,606,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,606,392.38/16,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,445.76

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