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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.59, 24,332.91 and 4,974.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.59, 24,332.91 and 4,974.93 is: 7,463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.59 : 24,332.91 = 4,974.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.59/24,332.91 = 4,974.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.59x = 24,332.91 × 4,974.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.59x = 121,054,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,054,523.95/16,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.48

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