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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.87, 24,363.62 and 4,997.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.87, 24,363.62 and 4,997.14 is: 7,496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.87 : 24,363.62 = 4,997.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.87/24,363.62 = 4,997.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.87x = 24,363.62 × 4,997.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.87x = 121,748,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,748,479.40/16,240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,496.43

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