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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.89, 24,133.55 and 4,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.89, 24,133.55 and 4,997.30 is: 7,493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.89 : 24,133.55 = 4,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.89/24,133.55 = 4,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.89x = 24,133.55 × 4,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.89x = 120,602,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,602,443.76/16,093.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.68

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