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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.79, 24,143.69 and 4,999.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.79, 24,143.69 and 4,999.50 is: 7,499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.79 : 24,143.69 = 4,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.79/24,143.69 = 4,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.79x = 24,143.69 × 4,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.79x = 120,706,390.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,706,390.65/16,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,499.25

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