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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,082.93, 24,124.70 and 4,989.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,082.93, 24,124.70 and 4,989.98 is: 7,485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,082.93 : 24,124.70 = 4,989.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,082.93/24,124.70 = 4,989.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,082.93x = 24,124.70 × 4,989.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,082.93x = 120,381,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,381,843.29/16,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,485.07

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