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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.70, 24,137.70 and 4,999.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.70, 24,137.70 and 4,999.21 is: 7,498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.70 : 24,137.70 = 4,999.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.70/24,137.70 = 4,999.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.70x = 24,137.70 × 4,999.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.70x = 120,669,431.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,669,431.22/16,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.40

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