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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.04, 24,333.60 and 4,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.04, 24,333.60 and 4,975.44 is: 7,464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.04 : 24,333.60 = 4,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.04/24,333.60 = 4,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.04x = 24,333.60 × 4,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.04x = 121,070,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,070,366.78/16,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.25

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