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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.91, 24,320.11 and 4,967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.91, 24,320.11 and 4,967.44 is: 7,451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.91 : 24,320.11 = 4,967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.91/24,320.11 = 4,967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.91x = 24,320.11 × 4,967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.91x = 120,808,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,808,665.49/16,212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,451.39

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