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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.05, 24,103.28 and 4,975.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.05, 24,103.28 and 4,975.91 is: 7,464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.05 : 24,103.28 = 4,975.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.05/24,103.28 = 4,975.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.05x = 24,103.28 × 4,975.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.05x = 119,935,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,935,751.98/16,068.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.24

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