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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.05, 24,363.63 and 4,995.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.05, 24,363.63 and 4,995.45 is: 7,494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.05 : 24,363.63 = 4,995.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.05/24,363.63 = 4,995.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.05x = 24,363.63 × 4,995.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.05x = 121,707,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,707,295.48/16,240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.27

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