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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.86, 24,143.27 and 4,851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.86, 24,143.27 and 4,851.26 is: 7,276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.86 : 24,143.27 = 4,851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.86/24,143.27 = 4,851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.86x = 24,143.27 × 4,851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.86x = 117,125,225.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,125,225.58/16,095.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.73

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