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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.61, 24,309.82 and 4,958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.61, 24,309.82 and 4,958.70 is: 7,439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.61 : 24,309.82 = 4,958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.61/24,309.82 = 4,958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.61x = 24,309.82 × 4,958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.61x = 120,545,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,545,019.47/16,203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.39

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