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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,082.76, 24,115.38 and 4,984.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,082.76, 24,115.38 and 4,984.68 is: 7,474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,082.76 : 24,115.38 = 4,984.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,082.76/24,115.38 = 4,984.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,082.76x = 24,115.38 × 4,984.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,082.76x = 120,207,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,207,452.38/16,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.30

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