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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.95, 24,099.27 and 4,821.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.95, 24,099.27 and 4,821.93 is: 7,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.95 : 24,099.27 = 4,821.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.95/24,099.27 = 4,821.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.95x = 24,099.27 × 4,821.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.95x = 116,204,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,204,992.99/16,069.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,231.20

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