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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.61, 24,103.71 and 4,975.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.61, 24,103.71 and 4,975.29 is: 7,463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.61 : 24,103.71 = 4,975.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.61/24,103.71 = 4,975.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.61x = 24,103.71 × 4,975.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.61x = 119,922,947.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,922,947.33/16,067.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.65

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