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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.84, 24,133.49 and 4,848.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.84, 24,133.49 and 4,848.53 is: 7,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.84 : 24,133.49 = 4,848.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.84/24,133.49 = 4,848.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.84x = 24,133.49 × 4,848.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.84x = 117,011,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,011,805.36/16,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.15

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