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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.64, 24,272.32 and 4,941.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.64, 24,272.32 and 4,941.01 is: 7,408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.64 : 24,272.32 = 4,941.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.64/24,272.32 = 4,941.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.64x = 24,272.32 × 4,941.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.64x = 119,929,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,929,775.84/16,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.73

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