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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.76, 24,137.64 and 4,998.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.76, 24,137.64 and 4,998.81 is: 7,498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.76 : 24,137.64 = 4,998.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.76/24,137.64 = 4,998.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.76x = 24,137.64 × 4,998.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.76x = 120,659,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,659,476.21/16,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.22

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