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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.26, 24,274.77 and 4,942.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.26, 24,274.77 and 4,942.62 is: 7,411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.26 : 24,274.77 = 4,942.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.26/24,274.77 = 4,942.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.26x = 24,274.77 × 4,942.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.26x = 119,980,963.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,980,963.70/16,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.15

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