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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.67, 24,122.43 and 4,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.67, 24,122.43 and 4,985.60 is: 7,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.67 : 24,122.43 = 4,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.67/24,122.43 = 4,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.67x = 24,122.43 × 4,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.67x = 120,264,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,264,666.40/16,079.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.30

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