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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.61, 24,135.61 and 4,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.61, 24,135.61 and 4,997.06 is: 7,495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.61 : 24,135.61 = 4,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.61/24,135.61 = 4,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.61x = 24,135.61 × 4,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.61x = 120,606,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,606,970.63/16,090.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.49

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